LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan to rejoin Everton on a short-term loan in January

The American heads back to Merseyside after a successful spell at the club in 2010 and comes on the back of MLS Cup glory with parent club LA Galaxy

15 Dec 2011 22:11:00

By Michael Lightfoot

More On :  Everton, Los Angeles Galaxy, Landon Donovan

LA Galaxy captain Landon Donovan is set to rejoin Premier League side Everton on a short-term loan deal after agreeing a deal in principle.

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The USA international had a successful spell at the Toffees in 2010, scoring two goals in 13 appearances, and is going back for a two-month period which starts on January 4 against Bolton and finishes with the derby against Liverpool on February 25.

Blues boss David Moyes told Everton's official website: "I am delighted that we have managed to get Landon back. He will give us some good experience over January and February. 

"He did well for us when he was over two years ago and hopefully will return with those same qualities.

"His season has just finished and like last time we need him to hit the ground running because the games come thick and fast at this time of year."

Donovan has recently won the MLS Cup with LA Galaxy and comes in fine scoring form, scoring 16 goals in 34 appearances.

The striker told the club's official website: "The opportunity to return to Everton and play for such a well-respected club and a manager that I hold in such high regard was something that was simply too good to pass up.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Everton in 2010 and I'm hopeful that we can experience similar success this time around.

"I want to thank David Moyes and Bruce Arena, as well as executives from both clubs and Major League Soccer for allowing me this unique and special opportunity."

Donovan will return to America in time for a CONCACAF Champions League game against Toronto FC, days before the MLS opener, which is why the loan is only for two months.

Arena, speaking on Galaxy's official website, added: "This is a great opportunity for Landon.

"During the final months of the 2011 season he was limited because of an ongoing injury and he just started to get his legs back during the playoffs. Therefore, I think that this opportunity with Everton comes at a perfect time as he is rested and ready to go.

"We wish Landon and Everton the very best and look forward to Landon returning to the Galaxy on February 26."

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