Van der Meyde was quoted accusing Moyes of "telling downright lies" when explaining his absence on a lack of fitness despite the Dutch winger claiming he was ready for selection.

The 27-year-old, however, issued a statement through the club website evertonfc.com to clarify the situation.

"I would like to take this opportunity to publicly apologise to the manager, the coaching staff and my team-mates for the way things have developed in recent weeks," he said.

"I was quoted as saying that David Moyes said one thing to me and a different thing to the press. I acknowledge that that is simply not true and I am sorry for the confusion and offence the comments caused.

"I would like to stress that at no point has the manager been anything less that 100% truthful towards me. If I have been fit and not selected for the team then I just have to accept it as part and parcel of football."

Van der Meyde has been beset by injuries and personal problems since arriving at Everton at the start of last season and he has been linked with a move back to FC Twente, one of his former clubs.

Regardless of whether he leaves the club, the Dutchman is determined to help Everton in their push for European qualification this season.

"I have had problems since arriving at Everton, both on and off the pitch, but I still feel that I can contribute something to the team between now and the end of the season," he added.

"This is a wonderful football club that deserves to qualify for Europe and the best way I can repay everyone here is to do my best to help make it happen.

"It would be a nice way to thank the Everton fans who have treated me so well and been so supportive from the day I arrived."