Ruler Comments on Faker’s “Historic” Contract
By now, it is likely that everyone knows that Faker’s new contract can be described as a historic one. This is because, in the realm of Esports, no player has ever signed a long-term contract like this before. Moreover, at the time Faker signed the contract, he was already approaching 30 years old. This is an age at which many players retire, let alone sign a 4-year contract. Recently, Ruler – a long-time rival of Faker – also spoke out about this event.
Specifically, the Gen.G AD Carry stated: “Honestly, regarding Sang-hyeok (Faker’s real name)… how much longer will he keep playing? He is amazing, it’s incredible that he extended his contract for another 4 years. Isn’t he doing this because he is confident he can achieve even more? All I can say is that he is fantastic and he will keep the LCK in the spotlight for another 4 years.”
Ruler and Faker Will Likely Face Each Other Many More Times
In reality, currently, Ruler’s contract with Gen.G is set to last until 2027. With Faker setting this precedent, the possibility of Ruler and Chovy also following suit is very high, as both players are significantly younger than Faker and are not subject to mandatory military service under South Korean regulations. Therefore, the likelihood of Ruler continuing his career in League of Legends is completely feasible, as signing long-term contracts is no longer unprecedented.
And at that time, the clashes between Gen.G and T1 will continue to capture the attention of the League of Legends community worldwide. Furthermore, it is not Chovy but Ruler who has a deeper rivalry with Faker. In the future, they will likely continue to face each other, and whichever side wins will determine the outcome for their entire team.