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Daichi Kamada Signs One-Year Contract Extension with Crystal Palace
Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada has signed a new contract with Crystal Palace that runs until the summer of 2027. The 29-year-old joined the club from Lazio in 2024 and has made 89 appearances across all competitions.
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Daichi Kamada has signed a new one-year contract with Crystal Palace, securing the Japanese midfielder's services at the Premier League club until the summer of 2027. The 29-year-old joined Palace from Lazio in 2024 and has since made 89 appearances across all competitions.
He became the first Japanese player in the club's history and contributed to victories in the FA Cup in 2025 and the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, Germany, on May 26, 2026.
Kamada scored in the 2026 Conference League semifinal and earned the club's Player of the Month award twice. Kamada played a key role in Japan's 2026 World Cup campaign, scoring in the team's first two matches and taking on a more prominent defensive role after captain Wataru Endo missed matches due to injury. "Thanks for everything," Kamada said in a brief official statement.
"We will get another trophy. I will give my all, I promise you. " Palace chairman Steve Parish described the deal as "fantastic news" and said Kamada had turned down many options to remain 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," Parish stated.
