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(Fatherland) - Fans are eagerly anticipating details surrounding Faker's contract.
November 28 (Vietnam time) marks a highly significant day for the League of Legends (LMHT) community, particularly LCK viewers and T1 - Faker fans. As per the prior announcement by T1 CEO - Joe Marsh, the team will unveil contracts for the upcoming season, including an extension deal with Faker.
Responding to fans' expectations, Faker has officially been announced to have renewed his contract with T1. Although this was widely expected, T1's announcement has ignited fervent discussions within the global LMHT community. Of particular note is the contract's extended duration, spanning 3 years.
According to LCK media, Faker's new contract extends for 3 years but lacks any clauses for automatic renewal, a common feature for renowned players like Faker. Typically, teams include clauses that automatically extend contracts for another year if players perform well. With this media disclosure, it's understood that this is Faker's final contract with T1 as a professional player.
In the event that Faker completes the full 3-year term, he will retire from T1 at the age of 29. However, this hinges on Faker securing a gold medal at the upcoming ASIAD. Failure to achieve this would require Faker to fulfill mandatory military service obligations according to his home country's laws immediately after retirement.
Undoubtedly, T1 fans are not hoping for such a scenario, even if Faker were to retire after his contract expires. The ideal scenario for T1 fans and Faker himself is that after retiring as a pro player, he can immediately continue to be associated with T1 as a Coach, Manager, or Content Creator.
Neutral opinions suggest that Faker himself has set the final milestone in his career with the League of Legends community. The 3-year term is also the last chance for Faker to secure at least one World Championship title, a dream he has held for many years.
