The superstar is about to return to IG
Since breaking up with stars like Theshy, Rookie, IG, it has shown a failure to brake in terms of achievements in recent years. From being a world champion, “Mr. Kong” at LPL, this team at the summer LPL 2024 has only a modest position as 11-13 rankings. The idea IG will continue to be stuck there, suddenly happened in the transfer market when this team was revealed to be about to own a super “super” squad.
4 former World Worlds, including Thery, Rookie, Meiko, Jiejie, was revealed to join IG
Specifically, many sources at LPL shared that they are about to own 4 former Worlds Kings including Thery, Rookie, Jiejie and Meiko. The person who will take the Gunner position here is also a notable star named Gala after there are many rumors that this guy is about to leave LNG. Not stopping there, coach Kenzhu recently revealed that IG will recruit an extremely quality Korean coach. The two names that Kenzhu hinted will lead this team, “Mr. D” – Daeny and coach Mafa just broke up with JDG (he used to be with Gen.G from 2021-2023.
“Mr. D” – Daeny and Mafa coach will likely lead IG next season
Immediately after the above information was shared, it created a large “storm” in the LPL area. Even Uzi also joked directly on the wave that he wanted to join IG next season (including the reserve position) to have the opportunity to be teammates with such quality names. Even the press at LPL also called the “new” IG squad as the last hope of this area in competition at Worlds next season.
Sohu at LPL commented on IG's new squad: “Someone once said that after BLG lost to T1, we (LPL fans) could not see Worlds anymore. Now with the IG's squad, they are finally re -lit hope”
The tough journey is still waiting for IG next season
In terms of reputation, the names such as Thery, Rookie, Meiko … of IG “new” (if joined) will help more viewers pay more attention to LPL next season. They are all players with a small number of fans (especially theshy) and can help LPL significantly improve the parameters of viewers. This is essential in the context of LPL's attractiveness in the last 2024 season proved to be extremely low.
If Thery and Rookie really return to IG, it will bring a sense of extremely big nostalgia
However, the star players mentioned above at the moment are not necessarily able to own the peak form like the time they win the world. Theshy even took a break from playing in the 2024 season and this guy needs time to adapt to the professional environment. Meanwhile, Rookie, Jiejie or Meiko themselves have also been in form last season.
Thery after leaving the WBG professional competition for the 2024 season
Therefore, it is very difficult to require the new squad of IG (if true) immediately play overwhelming, dominating LPL is very difficult. Not to mention the other names like BlG, JDG or TES also own the squad that is not weak at all. Perhaps the above “new” IG collective will have to make a lot more effort to regain their performance as well as successfully play in the upcoming 2025 season.