Foreword: The S16 season has officially started. Most fans are paying attention to the recent offseason, during which the LPL experienced considerable roster shake-ups, particularly for teams that fell into the Nirvana group. As the transfer window gradually closed, the final lineups of major teams were revealed one after another. The biggest surprise came at the very last moment: the ultimate all-Chinese team actually acquired the LPL's most legendary player—the well-known Clearlove. He is reportedly joining WBG as head coach. Everyone is aware of Clearlove's coaching track record; if nothing goes wrong, WBG is heading for a collapse.

WBG has chosen the roster with the highest star power.

Most players are quite familiar with Clearlove. As one of the original top-tier professional players in the LPL, his achievements and skill are undeniable. He was also the first LPL player ever recruited by the LCK, with many Korean teams extending offers. Back then, a saying circulated on the Korean server: "If you can't win a ranked game with Clearlove on your team, how bad are you?" As he aged, Clearlove gradually stepped away from the competitive stage, even missing out on the championship year. After transitioning to coaching, he moved between several teams without producing outstanding results, but his heart has always been with EDG.

During this offseason, discussions about him were not particularly frequent. However, right before the deadline, industry insiders successively leaked the same major news. WBG had approached Clearlove half a month ago, and after negotiations, they had reached 95% agreement—essentially a done deal. The reason? They finally got what they wanted. Last year, WBG had already competed with JDG for Clearlove but failed to secure him. The news instantly exploded across the internet. While Clearlove was indeed exceptional as a player, his coaching ability is really questionable.

WBG has opted for the most attention-grabbing approach. Jiejie and Clearlove reunite once again. With this lineup in the Nirvana group, as long as no major issues arise, they should definitely be able to challenge the Knight's Path and even fight their way back into contention for a World Championship spot. However, according to reports, the rules for the third split are quite harsh. Teams in the Nirvana group have zero room for failure—they must climb all the way to turn things around. The double-elimination system seems to be exclusive to the Summit group. As a heavily invested team, WBG faces enormous pressure in the third split.

In the S16 season, it's hard to imagine so many top-tier professional players gathering in the Nirvana group. Zika: two World Championship top-8 finishes. Jiejie: World Champion and LPL champion. Xiaohu goes without saying—double MSI champion and multiple World Championship appearances. Elk: three LPL titles, multiple MSI and World Championship runner-up finishes. Hang: qualified for Worlds three consecutive years. Missing: MSI champion, Worlds top-4, multiple LPL titles. Breathe also advanced to Worlds and reached top-4. Wei, despite being a Nirvana jungler, has won multiple MSI championships. Meiko: the first Grand Slam in history. Zhuo: the inventor of the lane-swap strategy. It feels like the Nirvana group in the third split will be even more intense than the Summit group.

Goodbye's take:

Who would have thought that WBG, which had been rumored multiple times to be considering pulling out, actually signed Clearlove during the offseason? Their current roster can truly be called the ultimate all-Chinese dream team. With such a massive investment, can they really deliver the expected results? Honestly, I have my doubts. I hope it doesn't start high and end low, turning into a huge disappointment. After all, Clearlove is undeniably a top-tier player, but his coaching ability is indeed average.

What do you, the viewers, think about this?