Daichi Kamada has now signed a new one-year contract at Crystal Palace.
The Eagles have announced that the Japan international will be staying at Selhurst Park for the 2026/27 campaign and shall work under Pierre Sage.
There were some concerns within the Crystal Palace fanbase that Kamada could follow Oliver Glasner to Nottingham Forest – having already played under the Austrian at Eintracht Frankfurt and in SE25.
However, the 29-year-old has now committed himself to the Eagles.
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After the contract extension was announced, Steve Parish said: “This is fantastic news for Crystal Palace. Over the last two years Daichi has made a great impact in the centre of midfield, as well as becoming a fans’ favourite on and off the pitch.
“I am delighted that he has turned down the many options he had to extend his stay in south London. Daichi will now have a well-earned break after his excellent World Cup and join us later in pre-season as we enter a busy Premier League and European season.”
Kamada himself said: “Thanks for everything. We will get another trophy. I will give my all, I promise you. See you soon.”
It comes after Kamada – who is feeling fatigued – pledged his allegiance to the UEFA Conference League winners following Japan’s exit from the World Cup.
The man born in Ehime was quoted by Soccer Digest Web as saying: “I want to stay in the Premier League. I want to stay at Palace.
“When you consider that I can play in the Premier League, play in a European league, play in London, and have my family in a familiar environment, there aren’t many clubs better than Palace.”
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