Daichi Kamada Rejects Saudi Move to Stay at Crystal Palace
Daichi Kamada has turned down a summer switch to Saudi Arabia and will stay at Crystal Palace, according to talkSPORT and Football Place. The midfielder, part of Pierre Sage’s plans at Selhurst Park, is reported to have rebuffed interest from the Saudi Pro League to keep playing his football in the Premier League this season.
The reported decision is a timely lift for the Eagles during a busy window, coming days after Palace banked £52m from Maxence Lacroix’s move to Chelsea. Keeping hold of Kamada matters: Palace are preparing for a return to European football in the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League, where squad depth over a longer season will be tested. Supporters can follow all the latest on Crystal Palace’s transfer window as deadline day nears.
Why Daichi Kamada turned down Saudi Arabia
According to talkSPORT, the Japan international’s family were the decisive factor, with Kamada indicating that his parents convinced him to reject the move and remain in England. Football Place reports the midfielder was set on continuing to test himself at the highest level rather than take the Saudi option.
For Sage, it is one less issue to resolve before the window shuts. With Palace still active in the market, holding on to an experienced midfielder is exactly the sort of business the Selhurst Park faithful wanted to see.
