Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada is being eyed by AC Milan and Fiorentina as his contract expires at the end of June.

The Japanese midfielder has been outstanding for Japan in the 2026 World Cup, scoring a last-minute equaliser against the Netherlands and netting the fastest goal in Japanese World Cup history against Tunisia.

What's behind the interest in Kamada?

Kamada's availability as a free agent makes the operation financially attractive, though his wages represent a significant commitment for either Italian club, with the midfielder currently earning approximately €5.45 million per season at Crystal Palace.

Why it matters for Crystal Palace

The potential loss of Kamada could impact Crystal Palace's squad depth, especially considering the team's current league standing: 15th in Premier League, 45 pts, 11W-12D-15L from 38 games, with a recent form of LDLDL. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 15th | | Points | 45 | | Recent form | LDLDL |

What comes next?

Fiorentina sporting director Fabio Paratici has made exploratory contact over a potential move, though any serious negotiations are expected to wait until Kamada's World Cup campaign concludes. As of the last result, Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on 2026-05-27, and the team is currently on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-1D-2L in their last 5 games. The midfielder's future will be closely watched, especially given his excellent season under Oliver Glasner, where he won the Conference League with Crystal Palace.