Jermain Defoe says Bournemouth return has got his mum excited
Jermain Defoe admits his decision to complete a „dream“ return to Bournemouth was all-but made when his mum Sandra gave her approval to the move.
The 34-year-old enjoyed a prolific loan spell with the Cherries as a teenager – scoring 10 goals in as many games, which still stands as a club record.
England international Defoe has since gone on to enjoy a stellar career with West Ham, Tottenham, Portsmouth and Sunderland – the club he left this summer.
The Cherries, meanwhile, have blossomed under boss Eddie Howe and are preparing for their third successive season in the Premier League.
Defoe and his family have kept a keen eye on Bournemouth’s progress over the years – including in 2009 when they nearly dropped out of the Football League – and he is delighted to be back.
„We always hoped at some point later on down the line that I would get an opportunity to represent this club again,“ said Defoe, who has signed a three-year deal.
„It was a special time for me when I was young there. It’s just a dream for me really, to come back and hopefully do well here.
„They didn’t really have to sell the club to me. It’s a unique situation with me being at the club before. It’s where I made my name.
„It’s special for me and my family. My mum and dad came to every home game. When this opportunity came around, as soon as I looked at my mum I just knew. She was so excited.“
Asked about the club record he still holds, Defoe added: „I’ve got to try and do it again! It set me up for the rest of my career. I didn’t really look back after that.
„I’m joining a good team. For me, it’s important to join up and try and improve the team. If I can add more goals then everyone is happy.“
Defoe’s form last season earned an England recall for the first time in over three years and he is targeting a place in Gareth Southgate’s 2018 World Cup squad.
He said: „To get in the England squad is based on merit. It’s going to be a long season and I have to perform.
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