{"id":249969,"date":"2026-06-25T10:40:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/alongside-lacroix-crystal-palace-face-losing-big-game-player-as-club-contact-him\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:40:31","slug":"alongside-lacroix-crystal-palace-face-losing-big-game-player-as-club-contact-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/alongside-lacroix-crystal-palace-face-losing-big-game-player-as-club-contact-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Alongside Lacroix: Crystal Palace face losing &#8216;big game player&#8217; as club contact him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tag\/crystal-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Palace<\/a>&#8216;s summer transfer window is beginning to take a few twists as Pierre Sage prepares for his first full season in charge at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Eagles are facing growing interest in several members of the squad after ex-boss Oliver Glasner guided Palace to their first ever European trophy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crystal-palace-conference-league.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crystal-palace-conference-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crystal-palace-conference-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crystal-palace-conference-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crystal-palace-conference-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crystal-palace-conference-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crystal-palace-conference-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> One player attracting significant attention is defender Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n<p>The French centre-back has emerged as a target for Chelsea as the Blues continue exploring defensive additions ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2069889487694422485\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a> confirms that Chelsea have opened talks as they assess the possibility of striking a deal for the former Wolfsburg defender.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>You scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Lacroix quickly established himself as a key figure following his move to south London.<\/p>\n<p>His performances at the heart of Palace&#8217;s defence have helped attract interest from elsewhere in the Premier League, but Chelsea are understood to be leading the pack as they look to bolster Xabi Alonso&#8217;s defence.<\/p>\n<p>Any departure, which could hand the Eagles a <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/06\/15\/chelsea-add-50m-defender-summer-shortlist-arsenal-join-transfer-race-28790661\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a350m transfer fee<\/a>, would still leave Palace with a major decision to make.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"crystal-palace-pierre-sage-odsonne-edouard\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/crystal-palace-pierre-sage-odsonne-edouard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"pierre-sage-crystal-palace-premier-league\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pierre-sage-crystal-palace-premier-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pierre-sage-crystal-palace-premier-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/crystal-palace-pierre-sage-odsonne-edouard\/\" title=\"Sage personally wants Crystal Palace to re-sign former player, he&#039;s keen to join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tSage personally wants Crystal Palace to re-sign former player, he&#8217;s keen to join<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">It would be a surprise move.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The defender remains one of the most important members of the squad Sage inherited, and Palace will be hoping to retain as much of their core group as possible despite growing transfer interest.<\/p>\n<p>Lacroix is not the only Palace player attracting admirers, though, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/new-maddison-spurs-confident-of-signing-adam-wharton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Wharton also subject to interest from Premier League rivals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Maxence-Lacroix-Crystal-Palace\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxence-lacroix-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Questions have also surrounded the future of Daichi Kamada.<\/p>\n<p>The Japan World Cup star remains an important figure at Selhurst Park, and enjoyed a productive campaign under Glasner last term, making 46 appearances in all competitions and bagging four assists en route to the Conference League final.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to operate in several attacking and midfield roles has made him a valuable option within the Palace squad.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kamada-palace\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kamada-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The club recently confirmed in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpfc.co.uk\/news\/announcement\/crystal-palace-submit-retained-and-released-list-25-26\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">retained list<\/a> that a new contract has been offered to the 28-year-old, and that move demonstrated Palace&#8217;s desire to secure his long-term future.<\/p>\n<p>However, interest from Spain has now emerged.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"real-sociedad-open-talks-with-daichi-kamada-as-crystal-palace-threatened\">\n                        <strong>Real Sociedad open talks with Daichi Kamada as Crystal Palace threatened<\/strong><br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>According to Marca journalist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/futbol\/real-sociedad\/2026\/06\/24\/real-sondea-opcion-daichi-kamada.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Matteo Moretto<\/a>, Real Sociedad have opened talks with Kamada&#8217;s representatives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kamada-crystal-palace\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-10-47-pm-7981.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The La Liga side are reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing the Japan international to Spain, and his report states that contact has already taken place as Sociedad assess potential additions ahead of next season.<\/p>\n<p>Kamada&#8217;s contract situation has naturally increased attention around his future.<\/p>\n<p>With his current deal edging ever closer towards expiry as things stand, clubs across Europe are beginning to monitor developments.<\/p>\n<p>Real Sociedad are understood to be among the clubs showing the strongest interest.<\/p>\n<p>The Spanish side are looking to strengthen their squad and view Kamada as a player capable of adding experience and versatility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mateta-Kamada-Munoz-Crystal-Palace\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateta-kamada-munoz-crystal-palace.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Despite that interest, Palace have already made their position clear.<\/p>\n<p>The offer of a new contract underlines the club&#8217;s determination to keep Kamada, and any negotiations over fresh terms are likely to be watched closely over the coming days.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"\">\n<\/h3>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-oliver-glasner-has-said-about-daichi-kamada-39-s-importance-to-palace\">\n                        <strong>What Oliver Glasner has said about Daichi Kamada&#8217;s importance to Palace<\/strong><br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>While Sage is now leading Palace into a new era, Kamada&#8217;s importance to the club as a &#8216;big game player&#8217; was previously highlighted by former manager Glasner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everton's Iliman Ndiaye in action with Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/everton-s-iliman-ndiaye-in-action-with-crystal-palace-s-daichi-kamada.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Speaking ahead of last season&#8217;s UEFA Conference League final, Glasner <a href=\"https:\/\/roundtable.io\/sports\/soccer\/premier-league\/crystal-palace\/news\/oliver-glasner-hails-big-game-player-daichi-kamada-ahead-of-conference-league-final\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">praised the midfielder&#8217;s ability<\/a> to deliver in major occasions.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-pullquote\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom pullquote\" id=\"custom_block_36\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>\u201cDaichi seems to be a player for big games. Very often the bigger the game is, the better his performance is,&#8221; Glasner said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>\u201cI know him now, we worked together for four years now, two years at Frankfurt and it was the Europa League final he had a fantastic performance, also scoring a penalty.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;Then when we played Champions League football, we had to win at Sporting Lisbon, he scored the 2-1, the penalty when we won and qualified for the round of last 16 in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>\u201cHe had a fantastic performance in the FA Cup final so it seems that the bigger the games are the better Daichi is, and hopefully he proves me right tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Those comments underline why Palace have moved to offer the midfielder a new deal.<\/p>\n<p>However, with Sociedad now making contact and interest building around his situation, Kamada&#8217;s future is likely to remain one of the major talking points right now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"nottingham-forest-crystal-palace-everton-falorin-balogun\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/nottingham-forest-crystal-palace-everton-falorin-balogun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal-Rice-Saliba-Gabriel-Eze-Madueke-Martinelli-Champions-League-final\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/arsenal-rice-saliba-gabriel-eze-madueke-martinelli-champions-league-final.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/arsenal-rice-saliba-gabriel-eze-madueke-martinelli-champions-league-final.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/nottingham-forest-crystal-palace-everton-falorin-balogun\/\" title=\"Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Everton vying to sign \u00a343m ex-Arsenal star\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tNottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Everton vying to sign \u00a343m ex-Arsenal star<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He&#8217;s been in exceptional form.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/crystal-palace-maxence-lacroix-daichi-kamada-real-sociedad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace&#8216;s summer transfer window is beginning to take a few twists as Pierre Sage prepares for his first full season in charge at Selhurst Park. The Eagles are facing growing interest in several members of the squad after ex-boss Oliver Glasner guided Palace to their first ever European trophy. 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