The head coach of Los Angeles Football Club LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney has expressed his excitement to add a player like Joseph Paintsil to his squad who he described as a quality player who can change games by himself.
He was speaking after the Black Stars forward completed his move to the Major League Soccer club from Belgium Pro League side KRC Genk.
Greg Vanney believes Joseph Paintsil has the quality to make differences in games and would be crucial for them as the 2024 season has just started.
“We are pleased to add a player of Joseph’s quality to the LA Galaxy,” said LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney.
“Joseph is a dynamic winger with and without the ball who possesses the capacity to change games instantly. We look forward to integrating him into our group quickly.”
Paintsil joins LA Galaxy on a four-year deal after recording 61 goals and 35 assists across 228 matches played in Europe with K.R.C. Genk (2019-23), MKE Ankaragücü (2020-21) and Ferencvárosi TC (2017-18).
Notably, Paintsil tallied 32 goal contributions (18 goals, 14 assists) in 39 matches played across all competitions for Genk during the 2022-23 campaign.
During the 2022-23 Belgian Pro League season, Paintsil notched 28 goal contributions (14 goals, 14 assists) in 30 league appearances (28 starts), helping Genk qualify for the 2023-24 Europa Conference League.
