LCK Region Poised to Finalize Jungle Positions
In recent days, information regarding transfer deals among LCK teams has become more heated than ever. Most recently, Korean news outlets revealed the new lineup for Gen.G, with Ruler making a return while the top three players Kiin, Canyon, and Chovy will re-sign. Not long ago, T1 also officially announced that they have secured Oner’s signature for the upcoming 2025 season.
Besides the two prominent teams mentioned above, other notable names such as Peanut from HLE and Lucid from DK still have contracts with their respective teams. Moreover, transfer market insiders have hinted that all remaining teams are preparing to announce their jungle players for the upcoming 2025 season, making this one of the first positions to be “finalized” by LCK teams.
Former MSI Champion Kanavi Likely to Have No Place in LCK
Immediately after the above information was released, many viewers expressed their confusion over the absence of Kanavi. It should be noted that just a few weeks ago, rumors about Kanavi’s return to LCK had surfaced on various League of Legends forums in Korea. Some speculated that KDF would acquire both Kanavi and Scout, potentially emerging as a formidable challenge for many teams in the upcoming 2025 season. However, if the aforementioned jungle roster is accurate, Kanavi will have no place in LCK for the 2025 season.
Fairly speaking, Kanavi’s performance in 2024 has significantly declined compared to his form in the 2023 season. Additionally, Kanavi has spent a considerable amount of time in the LPL and has adapted to the playstyle there. Not to mention, the compensation he demands may not be negligible. These factors make Kanavi a relatively risky investment for LCK teams, which is why they seem less eager to pursue the former MSI champion from 2023.
Ultimately, the information above remains speculative, and even the “leaker” is uncertain about Sylvie’s position at KDF. However, KDF recently announced the addition of Pyosik, making it likely that Kanavi will not have a spot on this team. Therefore, it would not be surprising if Kanavi finds himself without a home in LCK and has to return to the LPL to compete in the near future.
