After rumors of RW Joseph Paintsil signing with the Galaxy, it seems to finally be happening now. Paintsil has landed in Los Angeles to finalize his move to the LA Galaxy from Genk for around $9 million, per Tom Bogert.
Paintsil, 26, had 17g/14a for Genk last season. Has 6g/4a in 23 apps this year. So who is Paintsil and why did Galaxy sign him?
Joseph Paintsil is a professional footballer from Ghana who operates as an attacking midfielder or winger. He last played for:
K.R.C. Genk: A Belgian club where Paintsil has been a member since 2018. Last season, he had 17g/14a for Genk but this season regressed a bit having just 6g/4a in 23 apps.
Also plays for the Ghana national team: Paintsil has been representing Ghana on the international stage since 2017. He was included in the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Here's a brief overview of Joseph Paintsil's background and career:
Birthdate: February 1, 1998 (26 years old), born in Accra, Ghana.
Height: 5 feet 7 inches.
Played for various European clubs before joining K.R.C. Genk in 2018.
Plays for the Ghana national
Renowned for his pace, technical prowess, and dribbling abilities.
So there you have it, Paintsil is actually a huge signing. While this season he's done a bit less, scoring 17 goals and having 14 assists in a strong European League is a pretty big deal. Imagine what he can do for a weaker league like the MLS. This a great signing and no brainer why the Galaxy would go after him. Galaxy GM, Will Kuntz, so far doing an amazing job!
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