Four star players in the LPL have been reported to be resting.

This year, the LPL implemented transfer reforms, resulting in many clubs having funds they cannot use. IG is the most typical case: despite landing many commercial deals and being the only profitable club in the LPL, their performance this year was very disappointing. Consequently, IG’s transfer points are only ranked 6th, even lower than WBG and JDG. This makes it nearly impossible for IG to sign quality players. Although IG can renew contracts with all current players, their bottom lane AD, GALA, does not want to renew. This makes it very difficult for IG to assemble a “Galactic Battleship” roster for the new season.

Besides club restrictions caused by transfer rules, many LPL players are unable to join their preferred teams during the transfer window. As a result, numerous LPL players have been reported to take a break next season. Several LoL champions have openly stated they will not compete next year; for example, NIP mid laner DOINB and WBG support Liu Qingsong both announced via livestream that they will not play professionally next year. TES’s AD player JKL is also reported to be resting and recovering during the first split, with many JKL fans expressing reluctance to watch TES matches next year.

As the LPL transfer window continues, IG recently received “bad news.” It seems IG’s top laner TheShy is dissatisfied with IG’s new season roster and has not signed with IG before the 18th. Not signing by the 18th means TheShy would enter the player auction pool. If TheShy refuses to enter the auction pool, he faces a two-split suspension by the league. Currently, many insiders have not revealed any news about TheShy signing with IG. Many TheShy fans have asked IG’s official account, but IG has not responded.

While TheShy’s fans worry about his potential break, insiders have revealed that BLG’s AD player ELK and former WBG top laner Breath are heading to IG for trials. After this news broke, many IG fans were unsettled. If Breath really joins IG, TheShy will likely choose to rest next season. Many IG fans also criticized the LPL’s reform as a failure, since IG has plenty of money but cannot acquire strong players, ultimately leading to TheShy and GALA leaving IG.

GEN’s full roster renewal sparks heated discussion.

Although the LPL transfer window opened early, many players and coaches only gave verbal agreements to their old teams without signing contracts. This has caused frequent “twists” during the transfer period. For instance, AL coach tabe publicly told Shanks on stream that the original roster would stay for another year, but tabe himself later signed directly with JDG. This move was mocked by many AL fans, and some AL jungle and support fans believe tabe is holding back Tarzan’s future.

Although the LCK transfer window started later than the LPL’s, its efficiency is much higher. Many LCK teams have already announced their transfer changes on official social media. For example, NS openly confirmed signing scout, and T1 officially announced Xiaolububu’s departure. The biggest LCK transfer news is GEN’s full roster renewal, especially with top laner KIIN and jungler Canyon being hot transfer targets. Canyon expressed regret about not winning a world championship with GEN’s players and wants to strive for one more year.

Conclusion.

If TheShy rests next year, the LPL’s popularity will definitely decline sharply. Currently, TheShy still has transfer possibilities, but he once said he plays professionally to accompany ROOKIE. If ROOKIE stays at IG, TheShy will definitely not join another team. What do you think — will TheShy continue competing next season?