USA star Donovan vows to return to Everton

Everton’s loan ranger Landon Donovan has revealed he hopes to return to Goodison Park before the end of his career.

The 27-year-old has only scored one goal – against Sunderland – but he has been a key man in the Toffees’ recent wins over Manchester United and Chelsea.

Donovan has been a huge hit since his January arrival from MLS outfit LA Galaxy and the fans have certainly taken to the USA international.

It’s a love affair which has not been all one way and the forward, who wrote on his Facebook page that he couldn’t believe the noise during the win over Manchester United, has enjoyed every minute of his time at Goodison.

Speaking to EvertonTV Donovan said: “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. I think not only as a person but as a footballer as well, 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 in my life. I think 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. It’d be nice to get back there too.”

Moyes admitted after the victory against Manchester United that Donovan would almost certainly be heading home midway through next month after his two-and-a-half-month spell in the Premier League.