As previously reported, just a few hours ago, T1 officially announced the completion of contracts with three players whose contracts had expired, including Gumayusi, Keria, and Top Laner Zeus. This move indicates that T1 still has many aspirations. As previously analyzed, players would essentially be betting on their future if they left T1, and T1 would also find it difficult to seek glory if they tried to form a new team from scratch, even if they still retained Faker.
Therefore, it can be said that the agreement of T1’s star players to re-sign contracts is a mutually beneficial move. The players themselves will have at least another year to prepare for the future as well as hone their skills and add to their trophy collection. This is because the current T1 roster is still missing an LCK Summer Championship and an MSI title. Additionally, T1 may be looking further ahead, intending to build players into new icons for the League of Legends scene in general and T1 – LCK in particular.
However, according to information from LCK media, T1 has only signed a one-year contract with the players and did not delve into specific terms or details. This has caused considerable concern among T1 fans. Time is fleeting, and before long, the new season will arrive and pass just like every other year.
However, for long-time fans, this is nothing new. Especially at a time when many objective and subjective factors can affect teams’ investment intentions. Moreover, it is very likely that the contract details will include additional clauses based on performance. The simplest example is a “1+1” contract, where players and the team can automatically extend based on their achievements and contributions during that season.
Furthermore, if the players can complete the “Grand Slam of titles” or set new milestones and be satisfied with their achievements, it will be hard for anyone to stop them from seeking new challenges. And surely T1 fans also do not want their players to be constrained, no matter the purpose.