Sunderland AFC has announced today that Jermain Defoe has signed a contract extension what will keep him on Wearside until 2019!
Defoe was hero of the season scoring 18 goals which kept Sunderland in the premiership, and made him the third highest English scorer in the division. To think he was a straight swap for American striker Jozy Altidore whose premier league record was abysmal.
Sam Allardyce said, “Jermain is one of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the Premier League and is a player that every manager would want to have in their team.
“He proved that beyond doubt last season by scoring 15 league goals, he is in fantastic physical condition and we are very pleased that we have been able to extend his stay with us.”