Joseph Paintsil 

Genk Genk
Leeds United Leeds United
Estimated Offer: €9M
Rumour

CONFIRMED: Joseph Paintsil  signs for LA Galaxy

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Rumour report

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Momentum is building for Joseph Paintsil 's transfer to Leeds United, as reports suggest a 65% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

  • Leeds United has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Joseph Paintsil .
  • Leeds United has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Joseph Paintsil  (27).
  • Leeds United has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Joseph Paintsil .
Transfer Logic score:
Pros

  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Some direct competitors for position (Crysencio Summerville)

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons
CONFIRMED: Joseph Paintsil  signs for LA Galaxy.

CONFIRMED: Joseph Paintsil  signs for LA Galaxy.

LA Galaxy beats Leeds United to sign Joseph Paintsil . Genk accepts their €8.5M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Joseph Paintsil  moving to Leeds United.

Alternatives of Leeds United

Skill / pot Player Team ETV

The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.

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65.8
70.1
Zakaria Aboukhlal Torino FC Torino €9M
65.7
66.5
David Brooks Bournemouth B'mouth €8.5M
65.7
79.8
Alberto Moleiro Villarreal CF Villarreal €26.7M
65.7
74.4
Giannis Konstantelias PAOK Thessaloniki PAOK €15.6M
65.6
66.4
Mousa Tamari Stade Rennais FC Stade Rennais €2.4M
65.6
67.7
Houssem Aouar Ittihad Club Al-Ittihad €9.2M
65.5
65.5
Rubén García CA Osasuna Osasuna €1.5M
65.5
65.9
Marcus Edwards Burnley FC Burnley €13.5M

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Joseph Paintsil 
Ghanaian
Joseph Paintsil 
F (RL), M (L)
Skill: 62.9
Pot: 63.9
Team LA Galaxy LA Galaxy
Contracted Until 31 Dec 27
ETV

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€10.6M
ETV Range €9.6M – €11.7M

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Who is Joseph Paintsil ?

Joseph Paintsil  (GHA) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil  is 27 years old (1998/02/01) and he is 169cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 28. Joseph Paintsil  has also been used as an inside forward and as a classic winger.

Joseph Paintsil 's current transfer value is between €9.6M and €11.7M. His last transfer was from Genk to LA Galaxy in 2024. LA Galaxy paid Genk €8.5M for Joseph Paintsil .

Joseph Paintsil  latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.