Sunderland-bound striker Jermain Defoe says he cannot wait to start scoring goals at the Stadium of Light.
Defoe is on the verge of ending his Toronto nightmare, with a £14 million deal all but agreed, allowing Sunderland misfit Jozy Altidore to move in the opposite direction.
The 32-year-old, who surprisingly signed a four-year contract with the MLS outfit in February last year, agreed personal terms with the Black Cats on Wednesday ahead of his switch to Gus Poyet's strugglers.
Defoe is in line to make his debut against former club Tottenham on Saturday and the Englishman is relishing life back in his homeland.
"I felt so sharp. All that hard work has paid off. I can't wait to start scoring goals for Sunderland," Defoe told the Daily Mirror.
"Everybody knows how much I love English football and I still feel that I have a lot to offer.
"People might look at my age, but I have always looked after myself and I hope I can show that with my performances."
Defoe spent five years at Tottenham prior to his move to Toronto but the ex-England international will hope he can kick off his Sunderland career with a goal against his former club.
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, January 15, 2015 - Rating: 4.5
Title : Defoe relishing Sunderland move
Description : The ex-Tottenham striker is on the verge of completing his transfer to the Stadium of Light and insists he cannot wait to start scoring goal...
Description : The ex-Tottenham striker is on the verge of completing his transfer to the Stadium of Light and insists he cannot wait to start scoring goal...
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