Donovan plans return to Everton 'at some point'

Ken Gaunt
Thursday 25 February 2010 01:00 GMT
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Landon Donovan has been left stunned that Everton supporters have started a campaign on social networking sight Facebook in the hope he will remain at Goodison Park.

The United States midfielder, 28, is due to return to Los Angeles Galaxy next month when his loan spell ends. Following his arrival last month Everton have become the Premier League's form side with victories over Chelsea and Manchester United.

While manager David Moyes is resigned to him going home, the player expects to return to Everton at some stage in his career. Regarding the fans' campaign, Donovan said: "I was not aware of that. It's pretty funny.

"Since the day I got here, the fans have been fantastic. I was really overwhelmed by how many people were aware that I was coming and knew who I was and said 'welcome to Everton'.

"That's been the same with the team, the manager's been great – everybody's been fantastic. When you feel that it makes it a lot easier to perform on the field.

"I'm enjoying every day that I'm here. Every day that goes by makes me think that I want to stay here, but we'll see what happens. I would definitely imagine that I will be back here at some point. It's been an incredible experience and away from football, the people have been extremely nice.

"That being said, I do miss LA, I miss my team-mates there, I miss the sunshine. That'd be nice to get back there, too."

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