As we know, currently, Faker‘s contract with T1 is a one-year deal with an extension option if both sides agree, without any additional benefits for either T1 or Faker. This type of contract is not unfamiliar to those who regularly follow sports, especially traditional sports. For older players, teams will offer these contracts to avoid issues that could affect both the team and the player during the contract period, such as injuries, loss of motivation, and other subjective and objective reasons.
Over the years, when Faker’s contract is due, the LPL has always been the most eager region. Faker’s reputation and influence will surely elevate the LPL’s status. However, the question arises: which team is capable of recruiting Faker? This is a tough question as Faker already has everything from the highest salaries to a long list of endorsement deals. Nevertheless, there are still many reports that some LPL teams have offered Faker an unbelievable contract, far exceeding that of traditional sports athletes.
Recently, in the famous show You Quiz On The Block, Faker shared his thoughts on the rumors of being recruited by LPL teams. He stated: “My goal has always been to learn and win titles, not to chase money and fame. Besides, T1 treats me very well; I’m quite comfortable here, so I don’t see any reason to leave. As for the rumor (that LPL offered Faker a contract worth 24 billion won), the actual number is not like that; there will be discrepancies, and it’s just speculation.”
Additionally, according to Faker, the prize money T1 received for winning the Worlds 2023 championship is around 1 billion won (approximately 18 billion VND). This is a significant amount, especially since the players had a challenging year filled with ups and downs and greatly needed a motivational boost for the new season.
With the benefits he currently receives from T1, and more importantly, Faker can still compete for titles with young teammates who have great potential for further development, it is almost certain that there will be no transfer for Faker to another team, let alone moving to another region to compete. However, it can also be seen that esports players are increasingly being given more attention, and this is a strong foundation to create many generations of young players aspiring to become esports athletes even more.