LA Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil has dismissed claims of a strained relationship with Black Stars coach Otto Addo, calling the rumours unfounded.
Speculation about discord between the two emerged after Paintsil was omitted from Ghana’s squad for the 2022 World Cup, with no explanation from Addo.
Since Addo’s return for a second stint as coach this year, Paintsil has had limited opportunities, featuring just eight minutes in total and missing some call-ups due to injury or personal reasons.
In an exclusive interview with 3Sports, Paintsil clarified the situation, saying, “Otto Addo and I have a nice relationship, not as people think. He texts me to ask how I’m doing. I have no issues with him, and I know he has no issues with me. We have a good relationship.”
The 26-year-old had an impressive debut season in Major League Soccer, netting 10 goals in the regular season and four in the playoffs to help LA Galaxy secure the title.
