Joseph Paintsil Breaks Silence: “I Have No Issues with Coach Otto Addo”

In the world of association football, rumors and disputes between managers and players always make the news, and the most recent one is Joseph Paintsil. The gifted winger whose spectacular performance for Genk in the Belgium Pro League for the last two seasons saw him make a move to MLS side LA Galaxy in the United States. Recent rumors about Paintsil’s connection with the head coach of Ghana’s senior men’s team, Coach Otto Addo, have been addressed by the player yesterday. In an interview with 3Sports, an affiliate of the TV3 network, that he has no grudges against the coach.

These rumors and speculations about Coach Addo and Paintsil all started during the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. The omission of Paintsil from Coach Otto Addo’s squad for the World Cup sparks speculation of a potential conflict between Paintsil and Addo. Joseph Paintsil, who was playing well for his former club KRC Genk in the build-up to the tournament. Why will a player in such good form was kept out of the squad baffled both fans and commentators. Reports from the local media about Joseph Paintsil’s absence were because of personal issues with the gaffer.

Paintsil confronted the claims in an interview yesterday with 3Sport, making it clear that he has no issue with the coach. Paintsil declared that “Otto Addo and I have a nice relationship, not as people think. Otto Addo texts me and asks how I am doing. I know he has no issues with me. We have a good relationship.” He added that he is always committed to the national team, and it is a blessing when you are called to represent your country.

Joseph Paintsil is one of Ghana’s most promising attackers in recent years. He produced some outstanding performances since joining KRC Genk in the Belgium Pro League, scoring a total of 30 goals. This saw him move to MLS side LA Galaxy early this year. Scoring a total of 14 goals this season with only 34 games played in the United States.