Crystal Palace's Kamada stays with team as Sage focuses on improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage announced the retention of midfielder Daichi Kamada ahead of a friendly against Fulham. He expressed satisfaction that Kamada chose to remain with the club despite having options to leave. Sage is committed to fostering a positive team culture to improve on last season's 15th-place finish in the Premier League. The match against Fulham is set to take place today at 18:00 BST, where Kamada is expected to make his first appearance this season.
- •Kamada signed a new deal, opting to stay with Crystal Palace.
- •Sage aims for a higher Premier League finish next season.
- •Palace's previous season was their worst since 2015-16.
- •The team plays Fulham in a friendly today at 18:00 BST.
- •Sage plans to strengthen team culture as a priority.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — 'Kamada had the choice to leave' - Sage thrilled will midfielder's stay
"Crystal Palace manager, Pierre Sage, spoke to Palace TV about the culture around the team and Daichi Kamada's new deal. Sage has expressed his desire to finish higher in the Premier League next season.
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