Japan's Kamada moves to Palace on free transfer from Lazio

Crystal Palace have signed Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada from Lazio on a two-year deal, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Kamada will join Palace on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Lazio after spending a season in Serie A.

The 27-year-old will be reunited with Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who he played under at Eintracht Frankfurt.

What to expect from Daichi 👀🎌

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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 1, 2024

"I'm excited to be joining Crystal Palace, and to be working with Oliver – who is a coach I know well – again," Kamada said in a statement.

"I am looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League, and hopefully the club and I can achieve all of our objectives together."

Kamada will be the second signing at Selhurst Park after Morocco centre-back Chadi Riad.

Palace finished 10th last season.

A new journey begins with Daichi Kamada 🤝

鎌田大地との新しい旅が始まります pic.twitter.com/U8mqiHWK6Y

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 1, 2024