At this moment, one of the teams most closely watched regarding transfer news is T1. After becoming champions, with a youthful lineup, T1 and its players must carefully consider their contracts. Notably, Zeus and Keria have a significant advantage with the ASIAD Gold Medal, allowing them to contribute to professional LoL for an extended period without worrying about obligations.
Therefore, how these players decide their futures is of great interest to fans. According to information circulating from the LoL community in South Korea, T1 has secured agreements with at least one player, potentially both bottom lane players. Initial reports suggest that Gumayusi was still hesitant about salary issues. However, in the latest update, it seems Gumayusi has also finalized his agreement.
Meanwhile, Zeus is leaving T1 fans feeling like they’re “sitting on a powder keg.” As the FMVP of the Worlds 2023 finals, Zeus is young and has immense potential for growth. Notably, there have been numerous reports that other “big players” in the LoL scene, such as Hanwha Life Esports or JD Gaming, are rolling out the red carpet with extremely high salaries to entice Zeus. According to sources familiar with the situation in South Korea, Zeus himself has not yet decided on his future.
However, T1 has never had to worry about a lack of good players, especially in the top lane. In the history of SKT T1/T1, there has rarely been a toplaner departure that T1 could not find an effective replacement for. Even when former captain MaRin left, SKT T1 still had Duke step in and won the 2016 Worlds. Or even Zeus himself, who, despite being very young, was promoted to replace Canna.
Each player will have their own path, and both the players and the team will always respect every agreement and decision. Therefore, whether Zeus stays or goes, there will be advantages and disadvantages for both the player and T1.