Landon Donovan will return to MLS club LA Galaxy after his loan spell with English club Everton officially ended.

The 28-year old USA international spent ten weeks on loan with the Toffees and there were several people involved in the club, including manager David Moyes and many players who wanted him to extend his loan but it has been confirmed he will return to Los Angeles, ending a successful loan in the Premier League.

"Landon Donovan has returned to LA Galaxy following his 10-week loan," a statement on Everton's official website read.

"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.

"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."