Defoe to join Toronto

10 January 2014 09:17

Tottenham have announced that striker Jermain Defoe is leaving the club to join Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.

The 31-year-old has been the subject of interest from the Canadian club for some time and on Friday morning Spurs confirmed the England international was leaving.

The deal will be effective from February 28 meaning Defoe has the opportunity to add to his 142 goals for the White Hart Lane club.

Source: PA