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Kamada Nears Palace Deal After Japan Equaliser, Europa Lead

6/26/2026

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Daichi Kamada is close to signing a new contract with Crystal Palace before his deal ends in June.
Kamada scored Japan’s equaliser in the 2026 World Cup 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
He gave Palace a 2-0 lead in the Conference League semi-final first-leg win over Shakhtar Donetsk in April.
He moved to a No 6 role, pairing with Adam Wharton, bringing Europa League experience from Frankfurt’s 2022 triumph.

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Daichi Kamada is close to signing a new contract with Crystal Palace before his deal ends in June.
Kamada scored Japan’s equaliser in the 2026 World Cup 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
He gave Palace a 2-0 lead in the Conference League semi-final first-leg win over Shakhtar Donetsk in April.
He moved to a No 6 role, pairing with Adam Wharton, bringing Europa League experience from Frankfurt’s 2022 triumph.