Daichi Kamada Wants Crystal Palace Stay as Midfielder Hands Pierre Sage Major Summer Boost
Daichi Kamada has delivered a significant boost to Crystal Palace ahead of the new Premier League season after making it clear that he wants to remain at Selhurst Park, handing head coach Pierre Sage encouraging news as preparations for the 2026/27 campaign gather pace.
The Japanese international has emerged as one of Palace’s most dependable midfielders since arriving in south London, and his latest stance comes at an important moment with the club working to resolve several key contract situations before pre-season begins.
According to Soccer Digest Web, reporting on July 1, Kamada is keen to continue his career in the Premier League and, in principle, wants to stay at Crystal Palace following Japan’s World Cup elimination at the hands of Brazil.
The 29-year-old reportedly highlighted several reasons behind his desire to remain with the Eagles, pointing to Premier League football, European competition, life in London and a settled family environment as the main factors influencing his decision.
Those comments will be welcomed by Palace, who are eager to retain experienced players capable of helping Sage build on the progress made since taking charge of the club.
Kamada’s future has become one of the more pressing issues of Palace’s summer after the midfielder reached an important stage in his contract.
Crystal Palace’s official records show that Kamada joined the club on July 1, 2024, while the Premier League confirmed at the time that he had signed a two-year agreement. As a result, his current deal has now entered its final phase, making his long-term future a priority for the club’s hierarchy.
Despite growing uncertainty surrounding his contract, Palace have already demonstrated their intention to keep the midfielder beyond the current agreement.
ReadCrystalPalace previously reported that the Eagles had offered Kamada a new contract after publishing their retained and released list ahead of the 2026/27 season, underlining the club’s belief that he remains an important part of Sage’s plans.
Securing Kamada’s future would represent another positive step for Palace during a summer that is already expected to bring significant transfer activity.
Several first-team players continue to attract interest from elsewhere, meaning the club are keen to avoid unnecessary disruption by tying down experienced members of the squad wherever possible.
Retaining Kamada would also spare Palace the need to enter the transfer market in search of another creative and intelligent midfield operator, allowing Sage to maintain continuity as he shapes his side for another demanding campaign.
ReadCrystalPalace has also suggested that Kamada’s early World Cup exit with Japan could allow him to return to Palace sooner than expected, giving him additional time to work under Sage during pre-season.
His latest comments have now strengthened the belief that both player and club share the same objective.
For Crystal Palace, the message is simple: complete the contract agreement, secure one of the squad’s most experienced midfielders and give Pierre Sage the stability he needs before the new season gets underway.
