Ghana international Joseph Paintsil has expressed his eagerness to play for Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy after securing a move to the club.
Paintsil has officially joined the Galaxy as a Designated Player, committing to a four-year contract running through the conclusion of the 2027 MLS season from Belgian Pro League side K.R.C. Genk.
“Hi, my name is Joseph Paintsil, I can’t wait to get started, see you soon” he said.
The 26-year-old arrives with an impressive track record, boasting 61 goals and 35 assists across 228 matches played in Europe with various clubs, including K.R.C. Genk (2019-23), MKE Ankaragucu (2020-21), and Ferencvarosi TC (2017-18).
During the 2022-23 campaign, Paintsil made significant contributions, tallying 32 goal contributions (18 goals, 14 assists) in 39 matches for Genk.
His standout performance in the 2022-23 Belgian Pro League season, where he notched 28 goal contributions (14 goals, 14 assists) in 30 league appearances (28 starts), was instrumental in Genk’s qualification for the 2023-24 Europa Conference League.
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