Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Japan international Daichi Kamada.
The 27-year-old attacking midfielder moves to Selhurst Park on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Serie A side Lazio.
Kamada departs Lazio after just one season with the Italian club where he made a total of 38 appearances in all competitions.
Palace have confirmed that Kamada has penned a two-year contract, subject to international clearance, and will be reunited with manager Oliver Glasner under whom he had plenty of success at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Kamada contributed with 40 goals and 33 assists in 179 appearances for Frankfurt between 2017 and 2023, and he was part of Glasner's squad that won the 2021-22 Europa League.
The playmaker becomes Palace's second signing of the summer transfer window after defender Chadi Riad, who joined from Barcelona in a deal believed to be worth an initial £12m plus £2m in add-ons last month.
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Kamada "excited" by Premier League test
Speaking to Palace's official website, Kamada said: "I'm excited to be joining Crystal Palace, and to be working with Oliver - who is a coach I know well - again.
"I am looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League, and hopefully the club and I can achieve all of our objectives together."
Chairman Steve Parish added: "Daichi is a truly exceptional talent. He has been one of Europe's best attacking midfielders in recent seasons and his experience, technical quality and commitment mark him out as an excellent addition to our already talented squad.
"I am delighted that Daichi has chosen to join Crystal Palace from the many options he had and work once more with Oliver.
"I am certain Palace fans will relish watching him in the weeks, months and years to come at Selhurst Park."
Kamada is looking forward to linking up with his new Palace teammates ahead of the club's pre-season tour of the United States at the end of July.
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