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The striker exchange between Toronto FC and Barclays Premier League club Sunderland is complete. Cheap Adidas Shoes China . Both sides of the deal have formally announced acquisitions: TFC introduced Jozy Altidore as a designated player on Friday, while their counterparts announced a three-and-a-half-year deal with Jermain Defoe. Sunderland Sporting Director Lee Congerton confirmed no money was involved in a transfer fee and it was a straight transaction. ESPNs Marc Stein reported Friday morning that Altidores deal is believed to be in the $30 million range over a five-year term, making him one of the highest-paid American-born players in MLS. The team officially introduced Altidore at a Friday media conference, with the striker saying little beyond expressing his happiness over the move. I look forward to this challenge, he said. I’m committed long-term to making this franchise something special. Altidore - who scored just twice in 40 BPL games with Sunderland - said he looks forward to a chance to turn things around with his new club. Youre going to go through times when everythings not so great. I think in those times, how you react to those moments will define you. For me, obviously, it was very difficult for a lot of reasons on and off the field [during] my time in England, he explained. Now, I was faced with the opportunity of joining a franchise where I would have the opportunity to keep growing as a player and, obviously, to get better. That was the most important thing for me. Toronto gave me the opportunity and I took it with both hands. Despite his struggles in England, Altidore did score 12 goals in 24 international appearances with the U.S. team over the last two years. Toronto FC spoke glowingly of its 25-year-old addition. Jozy is a special player, and checks off all of the boxes that we look for in a player. We are excited to finalize this deal and bring him to Toronto FC,” said Toronto FC General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “It became clear that a return for Jermain to the English Premier League was going to be in the best interests of both sides. We’d like to thank Jermain for his contributions to Toronto FC and wish him well.” TFC head coach Greg Vanney pointed out that Altidores age and desire to be part of the club were key factors in the transaction. “We got another DP who is in the prime of his career,” Vanney said, adding that Altidore has “a lot to prove, a lot to be a part of.” “He wants to be here for the long haul.” Bezbatchenko went out of his way Friday to thank TFC midfielder Michael Bradley - a teammate of Altidore’s on the U.S. national team – for playing a part in the move. “He played an important role in [this] acquisition,” Bezbatchenko said. Altidore began his MLS career after selection in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft by the New York MetroStars (now New York Red Bulls). He scored 16 goals over two seasons, before the club transferred him Villarreal. He came to Sunderland in the summer of 2013 following stints with Spains Xerex CD, English side Hull City, Turkish club Buraspor, the Eredivises AZ Alkmaar. Altidore has earned 76 caps with the U.S. national team, scoring 25 goals and representing the Americans at both the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. Sunderland, meanwhile, is pleased to be welcoming the 32-year-old Defoe back to Britains top flight. “I am thrilled that Jermain is a Sunderland player, said Black Cats head coach Gus Poyet. I know all about his attributes and his qualities first-hand and his exceptional goal-scoring record speaks for itself. He has something different, something special. Defoe, himself, expressed joy at returning home and getting another chance in the BPL. “It is a great club and I’ve always enjoyed coming up here and playing against Sunderland because of the stadium and the supporters, he said Friday. It is a great place to play and I’m really looking forward to it.” Defoe scored 11 goals in 16 MLS games with TFC last season and makes his return to the Barclays Premiership where he has scored 123 league goals over 14 seasons with West Ham United, Portsmouth and two stints with Tottenham. He has also earned 55 caps for England, scoring 19 goals. He made an appearance for his nation at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Nike Air Max 97 China Wholesale . -- Athletics manager Bob Melvin is already starting to run out of superlatives to describe Scott Kazmir. Air Max 270 React Discount . - Buffalo Bills running back C. http://www.brandshoescheaponline.com/wholesale-air-max-china/max-90-clearance-sale.html . On paper, it looks a little like Andre the Giant taking on a midget wrestler. It has all the makings of a rout with the Americans adding an eighth win in nine outings of this biennial event. The Yanks have eight players in the top 15 in the world while the Internationals have just one.TORONTO -- Dogged by injuries last season, Joffrey Lupul seemed to be fine over the summer. He worked with Toronto Maple Leafs skating instructor Barb Underhill and Anaheim Ducks strength and conditioning coach Sean Skahan and went to training camp hoping to participate. Instead, back spasms prevented Lupul from being cleared to skate on the first day of on-ice activities. "Hes had some back issues before, so we dont think its anything long term," coach Randy Carlyle said. "Its just precautionary measures to make sure that hes 100 per cent." Carlyle said that Lupuls back tightened up Tuesday, the day before players reported to take physicals. Like Lupul, enforcer Colton Orr was not cleared and is expected to be off the ice for a week. Orr, who played 44 games last season and had a league-high 155 penalty minutes, has a bone bruise on his leg. Luppul is entering the first year of a US$26. Cheap Adidas Ultra Boost China. 25-million contract. The 29-year-old left-winger missed all but 16 regular-season games last year because of a broken right arm and a concussion. Carlyle didnt appear to be overly worried about Lupuls absence, but he didnt brush it off either. "Theres always concern when a player gets hurt. Its one of those things that he looked extremely well coming up to camp, and its unfortunate that this thing happened," Carlyle said. "Hes put a lot of work in over the summer and looked very energized and very, very fit to come and play, but injuries are all part of it." Neither Lupul nor Orr spoke to reporters Thursday. Defensive prospects Matt Finn and Kenny Ryan also did not skate. Finn suffered a shoulder injury over the weekend at the rookie tournament the Maple Leafs hosted in London, Ont. ' ' '