A surprising name that could change the transfer market, besides Gumayusi and Viper
At the end of the 2025 season transfer window, many notable names are set to end their contracts with their respective teams. Among them are Gumayusi and Viper. The 2002-born AD Carry is the reigning World Champion as well as the current FMVP. Coupled with his strong performances to date, Gumayusi is one of the hottest names in the transfer market. Viper has always been a quality player but is having a less-than-ideal season. However, aside from these two, Kiin could also make a surprise move.
Kiin is also a quality name, if not the best among current top laners in the LCK and professional League of Legends overall. Another factor is that Kiin’s contract with Gen.G runs until 2026. However, there have been continuous rumors about a member of Gen.G terminating their contract early, and attention has focused on Kiin.
Indeed, Kiin has expressed dissatisfaction with Gen.G’s performance at the 2025 World Championship as well as the team’s draft decisions. However, if Kiin is truly the player mentioned in the rumors, it could trigger a domino effect that even players like Zeus or Doran could be affected by. And at that point, the team that secures Kiin will have a very strong top laner, capable of handling any matchup and maintaining one of the best forms in the current meta.
Kiin, Gumayusi, and Viper Will All Be “Blockbusters”
At this point, everything is still at the rumor stage, and the players themselves are unlikely to make any public disclosures. However, it is clear that this is a lively yet unpredictable transfer window. Each decision made by the current players, especially superstars like Gumayusi or Kiin, could determine the landscape of professional League of Legends for the upcoming season, starting with the LCK.