Peyz will be coming to T1

After failing to renew Gumayusi's contract, Peyz emerged as a logical replacement for T1.

Peyz during his time with T1. Photo: Lol Esports .

According to Sheep Esports , Peyz (Kim Su-hwan) will join T1. The young player will replace Gumayusi, who recently announced his departure from the team. This development continues to surprise fans as the world champions were unable to renew the contract of a member who helped them win numerous titles.

Peyz is a player from GenG's academy, T1's biggest rival in recent years. After debuting in 2023, he consistently achieved domestic titles and won the MSI once. This year, the young player left GenG and joined the wealthy Chinese team JDG. Conversely, veteran Ruler returned to his old team.

However, this player's first year in China was unsuccessful. He didn't win any championships or have the opportunity to compete on the world stage. At the end of the season, many rumors suggested that this player wished to return home.

T1 was unable to re-sign their marksman of seven years. Photo: T1.

Next year is crucial for South Korean athletes. The best will be selected for the national team to compete in the Asian Games. A gold medal at the Asian Games means exemption from mandatory military service, allowing athletes to extend their professional careers.

Peyz is also the best option for T1 right now if they want to continue competing for the championship. Ruler has a long-term contract with Gen.G. Meanwhile, Viper may leave HLE to go to China. The remaining ADCs are all a step down from Gumayusi, who just left.

However, whether T1 and Peyz can collaborate depends on their financial situation. The Korean league has salary cap regulations. The team faces a potentially inflated salary budget with Faker, the most famous player in the game. Furthermore, the other three players are also world champions, demanding commensurate compensation.

With his return to Korea and his goal of competing for titles, Peyz's salary reduction will help facilitate the signing. Additionally, T1 still has Smash, a player currently competing in the lower leagues. Rumors suggest the team might sell him to LNG of China. But with Gumayusi's departure, this opens up an opportunity for the player.

Source: https://znews.vn/peyz-se-den-t1-post1603573.html