Victor Anichebe is looking forward to working with scoring ace Jermain Defoe at Sunderland.
Anichebe, 28, sealed a move to the Stadium of Light late on Friday evening, reuniting with David Moyes, under whom he played at Everton.
The Nigerian international revealed he's a huge fan of Defoe, who recently moved into 10th place overall in the top Premier League goalscorers' list.
Having spoken with Defoe being completing his move to Wearside, Anichebe is now excited to work up close with a striker he's often admired from afar.
“I was speaking to JD before; everyone knows he's such a great player.
“We played against Sunderland last season and I was watching from the side, just watching Defoe, his movement.
“He is so strong for a small guy and you know when he gets a chance he's either going to hit the target or score.
“I told him that he's one of the reasons I came here because I feel I can learn a lot from him.”
He continued: “Even though I'm 28, you can always learn, there's always time for that. “That's what I'm coming here for and I will give my all because I know what a great opportunity I have here.
“I will try to help the football club as much as I can.”