[All] T1 Zeus's non-renewal of contract is a shock! After angrily deleting relevant information late at night, the manager revealed the inside truth!

T1 suddenly announced that it would not renew its contract with Zeus, shocking the LOL e-sports circle! The information was deleted angrily late at night, and the manager revealed the inside story of the negotiations, triggering heated discussions among fans. Why did the two parties part ways? Learn the full story of this transfer incident!

1. Shocking news that T1 Zeus will not renew its contract: What happened?

Late at night on November 19, 2024, T1 suddenly announced on its official social platform that it would not renew the contract with top laner Zeus (Cui Youqi). This news quickly caused huge waves in the e-sports circle. As a core member of T1's "ZOFGK" lineup, Zeus's departure not only means the disintegration of this legendary lineup, but also makes fans question T1's future plans.

In an official statement, T1 expressed its gratitude to Zeus and wished him the best for his future career. However, subsequent actions—such as the deletion of Zeus’s information—complicated the nature of the non-renewal.

2. Late-night deletion of information: T1’s actions caused controversy

After announcing that it would not renew its contract, T1 quickly deleted all information related to Zeus on its official website and social media. This move immediately triggered a strong reaction from the outside world. Many fans believed that this was a sign of T1's dissatisfaction with the failure of negotiations, and some even commented that this behavior was disrespectful to the players.

In the past history of e-sports, similar "data deletion" actions are often related to the deterioration of the relationship between players and teams. In this incident, T1's behavior caused the outside world to speculate on whether there were more conflicts during the negotiation process.

3. Brokers reveal the negotiation process: Where are the opposing sides?

According to Zeus' agent, the negotiation process between T1 and Zeus was not smooth. The renewal plan proposed by T1 included "1+1" and "3+1" contract forms, but it was never able to meet the requirements of Zeus and his team. The agent said that the two sides had serious differences in their positions during the negotiation process, and even described it as "very unpleasant".

Core issues in the negotiations include:

▪️Contract term : The Zeus team prefers to sign a two-year fixed contract, but T1 prefers the "1+1" model.
▪️Salary issue : Although T1’s final proposal amount was increased, it failed to meet Zeus’s expectations.
▪️ Negotiation method : According to sources, the Zeus team gave T1 a 3-point final response period, but T1 failed to reach an agreement within this period, and the negotiations eventually broke down.

4. Fan reaction and community discussion: disappointment, support and anger coexist

This incident triggered intense discussion in the T1 fan community. Some fans are disappointed with T1's failure to renew Zeus's contract, believing that the team was too hasty in handling the contract renewal of this core player; while other fans support Zeus's choice and believe that he needs a new platform to further develop.

On social media, many fans criticized T1 for being too rigid in the negotiations and missing the opportunity to retain players; at the same time, some people questioned whether Zeus had any plans to leave the team. These controversies further pushed the incident to the center of public opinion.

5. A new starting point for Zeus: the impact and future prospects of joining HLE

On November 20, the Korean team HLE (Hanwha Life Esports) officially announced that Zeus has joined as a top laner. The news confirms his new club and brings an end to the transfer drama.

HLE said in an official statement: "The addition of Zeus will help us challenge higher goals in the 2025 season." This addition also makes HLE's lineup more competitive, especially in the LCK league, their strength cannot be underestimated. .

6. T1’s quick response: strategy and future plans for signing Doran

To fill Zeus' vacancy, T1 quickly signed Doran, a top top laner who had played for HLE. As an experienced player who has won many championships, the addition of Doran is seen as an effective measure for T1 to respond quickly.

In the 2025 season, T1 will compete with the new lineup of "Doran-Oner-Faker-Gumayusi-Keria". Despite losing Zeus, T1 is still confident about its future performance.

7. Enlightenment from this incident: Challenges in the relationship between e-sports management and players

The non-renewal of Zeus’ contract with T1 highlights the complexity of player management and contract negotiations in the esports industry.

For teams, how to balance player needs and team interests is a long-term challenge;

For players, choosing the platform that best suits them also requires considering many factors.

This incident provided an important case for the entire e-sports circle, reminding all participants to be more cautious and professional in future cooperation.

in conclusion

The non-renewal of the contract between T1 and Zeus not only changed the future of both parties, but also added new suspense to the LCK league in the 2025 season. Whether it is Zeus's new chapter in HLE or T1's new lineup layout, it will become the focus of fans' attention. The impact of this transfer turmoil may continue to ferment in the next few years. Let us look forward to the performance of these two teams together!

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