Joseph Paintsil

Genk Genk
Leeds Utd Leeds Utd
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 Utd, as reports suggest a 65% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

  • Leeds Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Joseph Paintsil.
  • Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Joseph Paintsil (28).
  • Leeds Utd 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 Utd to sign Joseph Paintsil. Genk accepts their €8.5M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Joseph Paintsil moving to Leeds Utd.

Alternatives of Leeds Utd

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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62.1
64.5
Ibrahim Sadiq Colorado Rapids Colorado €1.6M
61.8
61.8
Allan Saint-Maximin Charlotte FC Charlotte €6.5M
61.4
62.4
Denis Bouanga Los Angeles FC LAFC €2.9M
60.4
61.4
Everton CR Flamengo Flamengo €2M
60.3
64.0
Giorgi Tsitaishvili Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano €1.9M
60.3
71.4
Edvin Austbø West Ham United West Ham €6.3M
60.2
80.8
Cavan Sullivan Philadelphia Union Philadelphia €4.7M
60.1
60.1
Dan Biton Hapoel Beer Sheva Hapoel Be'er Sheva €1.2M

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Joseph Paintsil
Ghanaian
Joseph Paintsil
F (CL), M (L)
Skill: 59.8
Pot: 61.2
Team LA Galaxy LA Galaxy
Contracted Until 31 Dec 27
ETV

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€2.5M
ETV Range €2M – €3M

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Who is Joseph Paintsil?

Joseph Paintsil (GHA) is a an inside forward and currently plays for LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is 28 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 a wide playmaker and as a classic winger.

Joseph Paintsil's current transfer value is between €2M and €3M. His last transfer was from Genk to LA Galaxy in 2024. LA Galaxy paid Genk €8.5M for Joseph Paintsil.

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