Defoe signs three-year deal at Bournemouth worth £20m: ‘It was an easy decision, joining a top team with a top manager’
The forward has happy memories of the south coast after scoring in 10 consecutive league matches while on loan as an 18-year-old.
‘It’s great to be back and I’m really looking forward to this challenge,’ said Defoe.
‘When the opportunity came about to return to AFC Bournemouth I just knew it was the right one.
‘It was an easy decision, joining a top team with a top manager. It’s a great place to be.
‘The Bournemouth fans know that every time I pull the shirt on I will give 100 per cent, and the one thing I can guarantee is goals.’
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe said: ‘This a huge moment for the football club and another step in the right direction.
‘We want to bring players here who can have a big impact on our continued rise and we believe Jermain fits that as a natural, proven goal scorer.
‘We have known him for a long time, since working with him as a young pro and playing with him. I have followed his career and am delighted to say he is going to be playing for AFC Bournemouth again.’
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