Woking said they had opted for Defoe “following a detailed recruitment process” and said his “values, leadership style and footballing philosophy best aligned with its long-term vision”.
Club chairman Todd Johnson added: “Jermain’s achievements as a player speak for themselves, but what stood out to us during the process was how he sees the game, how he drives standards, and his approach to leadership and player development.
“We have a clear plan for where we want to go as a club, and we believe Jermain is the right person to build on the strong foundations already in place and help take us forward in the next phase of that journey.”
Defoe will be assisted by the former Fulham and Halifax manager Paul Bracewell, with Ross and Jake Hyde remaining on the club’s coaching staff.
