Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC confirm departure of American international Landon Donovan
Everton have confirmed forward Landon Donovan's loan spell has officially ended and the American will return to Los Angeles Galaxy.[LNB]As late as yesterday evening, after the 2-2 draw at Birmingham, manager David Moyes was still holding out hope they could hang onto the United States international.[LNB]'He is on a plane home tomorrow. We are still trying to do something. You never know, who knows?' he told the post-match press conference.[LNB]However, Everton today posted a lengthy farewell interview with Donovan on their website in which they confirmed the loan deal had ended.[LNB]'Landon Donovan has returned to LA Galaxy following his 10-week loan,' the story on www.evertonfc.com read.[LNB]'Despite attempts to extend Donovan's loan period at Everton, LA Galaxy have now recalled him to their squad ahead of the start of the MLS season on March 27.[LNB]'It is still unclear if the American league will kick off on time as the threat of a players' strike looms following disagreements over the labour contract currently in place.'
