"U.S. Footballer of Year" Donovan posed to join Bayern
www.chinaview.cn 2008-11-14 09:41:18   Print

    BERLIN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan has moved on his perspective in German Bundesliga Bayern Munich after impressing coach Jurgen Klinsmann on his 10-day trial.

U.S. player Landon Donovan celebrates scoring a penalty kick against Mexico during the second half of their CONCACAF Gold Cup championship soccer match in Chicago, Illinois June 24, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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    On Tuesday, Donovan was named U.S. football's Player of the Year for the fifth time, the same day he started a ten-day trial with Bayern while his United States club Galaxy are on their annual winter break.

    "Landon is a player who bring all sorts of qualities, he has developed into one of the top players in North America and Mexico," said Klinsmann.

    Donovan said he is enjoying his time in Munich and is keen to stay.

    A decision on whether Donovan becomes a permanent Bayern player will be taken at the end of next week.

    Donovan has a contract with Galaxy which runs until 2012 and with 105-caps to his name, his market value is around 2.5 million euros (3.1 million US dollars).

    Just like Galaxy's other star, former England captain David Beckham who will join AC Milan for three months later this winter, Donovan may also sign only a short-term contract with Bayern.

Editor: Yao
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