Fans Spot “Hints” About Gumayusi and T1’s Farewell
Thus, although it is hard to accept, the fact cannot be denied that T1’s Gumayusi will become a beautiful memory for T1 fans, Gumayusi fans, as well as the global League of Legends community. However, from the sudden yet not too surprising farewell between the two sides, many fans suddenly realized: T1 had prepared a farewell video for Gumayusi too quickly while the LCK transfer period officially begins on November 18 (local time).
Looking back, many believe that Gumayusi may have actually “dropped hints” about his departure a long time ago. First, there was the fact that he only signed a one-year contract with T1, along with a statement at that time about wanting to “prove himself”. This notion was reiterated before the 2025 World Championship final, when Gumayusi confirmed: “This final will be my last chance to prove myself”.
Perhaps at that time, many simply thought that Gumayusi wanted to show that he was truly important to T1. As for the final match, it was to dispel all negativity directed towards this player throughout 2025. But when compared to the current reality, perhaps Gumayusi’s intention should be understood as: he wanted to prove himself worthy of wearing the T1 jersey, to create his legacy, and then possibly seek new challenges after he has fully proven himself at T1.
The team itself might have also been forewarned, as the farewell video dedicated to Gumayusi after T1 won the 2025 World Championship also emphasized that he had accomplished everything. When the mission and goals were fully completed, there seemed to be little reason for Gumayusi to remain with the “red dynasty”.
A Sad Farewell but a Beautiful Conclusion for Gumayusi
While it is known that many T1 fans or Gumayusi fans may not be happy about his departure, perhaps for this ADC, saying goodbye here is a happy ending. Gumayusi has achieved nearly all the glory with T1, alongside some lows. He can proudly leave T1 without any regrets, which is an ending not everyone gets to have.