We Are Palace understand Crystal Palace are optimistic that a new contract can be agreed with Daichi Kamada.
Like Oliver Glasner, the Japan international sees his deal expire in July, having only been offered a two-year contract upon his arrival on a free transfer in July 2024.
However, Graeme Bailey can now confirm to We Are Palace that Crystal Palace are feeling confident an agreement will be reached with Daichi Kamada after opening talks.
Exclusive: Daichi Kamada is happy at Crystal Palace with talks underway
We understand Crystal Palace have made it clear to the midfielder they intend to reward his efforts with a new multi-year contract extension.
Sources claim that Kamada is viewed as an important player – and somebody Selhurst Park insiders feel has adapted brilliantly to Premier League football this season after a difficult debut campaign.
The Crystal Palace No.18 is understood to be satisfied with life in SE25 and feels settled at Selhurst Park, which is believed to have given the Eagles confidence a deal can be wrapped up.
Matt Hobbs – the new Director of Football at Crystal Palace – will work on the contract.
The Englishman also hopes to have an agreement in place with Glasner before the start of January.
Kamada can boast 52 appearances for Crystal Palace so far – scoring two goals and providing four assists.
Daichi Kamada has overseen an admirable turnaround
As aforesaid, the 29-year-old had a tough debut campaign in England.
Even Crystal Palace fans questioned Kamada – which takes a lot considering how supportive the fanbase usually is.
Local media outlets in Rome also called Kamada “terrible” amid his poor start to life at Selhurst Park, after he rejected a new deal at Lazio to make the move.
Now – however – the man born in Ehime is thriving, winning the Player of the Month award at Crystal Palace for September and also receiving a nomination for the official Premier League Player of the Month prize too.
