Free Agent Daichi Kamada Joins Crystal Palace On Two-Year Contract
Daichi Kamada has joined Crystal Palace on a two-year contract after leaving Lazio as a free agent.
The Japan international midfielder spent just a season in the Italian capital, making 38 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
Kamada's move sees him reunite with Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who managed him at Eintracht Frankfurt, with the pair winning the Europa League in the 2021/2022 season.
"I'm excited to be joining Crystal Palace, and to be working with Oliver -- who is a coach I know well -- again," Kamada said on the club's official website.
"I am looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League, and hopefully the club and I can achieve all of our objectives together."
Palace chairman Steve Parish expressed delight at Kamada's capture, stating: "Daichi is a truly exceptional talent.
"He has been one of Europe's best attacking midfielders in recent seasons and his experience, technical quality and commitment mark him out as an excellent addition to our already talented squad.
"I am delighted that Daichi has chosen to join Crystal Palace from the many options he had and work once more with Oliver. I am certain Palace fans will relish watching him in the weeks, months and years to come at Selhurst Park."
Kamada has won 33 caps for the Japan national team and featured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
