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John Paintsil has declared himself surplus to requirement ahead of the Black Stars date with Egypt in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Kumasi next month. The Stars are two games away from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and club-less Paintsil told GNA Sports � I will not be part of the team to play against Egypt. Currently, I am still looking for a club and even if I get involved with one before the games, I do not think I will be ready.� Ghana will host Egypt on Sunday, October 13, in the first leg in Kumasi before trekking Egypt for a return leg which could determine which of the two teams pick one of Africa�s slots for the quadrennial gathering of 32 teams. Paintsil claimed to be on the radar of many European clubs and could seal a switch well in time for the World Cup. �I have offers from many European clubs and I am confident I will join one soon. It is a little difficult when you are a free agent because it makes the process longer. But things are looking good right now,� he said. When quizzed on whether he had pondered retirement in the face of his inactiveness, the defender capped 88 times told GNA Sports � I still feel very sharp physically at the moment and I plan to keep going till I no longer feel strong enough.� He poured scorn on media reports linking him to Asante Kotoko; insisting, �Kotoko is a very great club and we all know that. But joining the local league now has not crossed my mind�. Paintsil has not played for the Black Stars since February following the team�s abortive fifth Nations Cup glory in South Africa where Mali piped Ghana to bronze.