LA Galaxy star rules out Everton move

Donovan had a spell on loan with Everton last season and the 28-year-old has admitted that he enjoyed his time in the Premier League.

“While I enjoyed my time at Everton last season and still appreciate all the support their fans have given me, I feel that it is important to continue to rest and recover this off-season as opposed to going on loan,” Donovan said.

“I never considered being loaned to a club other than Everton, but I have been playing nearly non-stop for the past two years and I believe that this decision will allow me to perform at my best for the Galaxy and the National Team throughout the upcoming year.”

Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena added: “We think in the best interest of the club and the player that Landon continues his post-season break and begins preparations for what will be a challenging year in 2011 at both the domestic and international levels.

“We expect Landon to join our club for the start of pre-season training next month as we begin to prepare for the 2011 MLS season.”