Introduction: The S16 season has officially kicked off, and most fans are likely keeping up with the recent matches. Competitions in all major regions have ended, and the intense Pioneer Cup is about to commence. The LPL region has been buzzing with transfer news lately, primarily due to many top players opting to rest during the winter transfer window to challenge official rules. Recently, the destinations of two top professional players have been largely confirmed—one jungler and one support player. Especially the support player has garnered favor from league officials, receiving substantial resource support. Two teams are actively competing for him, and both have his close friends.

Destinations of LPL's Two Top Players Confirmed

Most fans have likely been following the recent offseason. The LPL region has seen significant personnel changes, particularly with the highly watched TES team. Despite their substantial investments, they were exposed for match-fixing during competitions, leading to the need for multiple player replacements. Recently, jungler Beichuan has been heavily rumored by insiders. Even before he knew about it, the team had communicated with his agent. If nothing unexpected happens, he will likely become TES's jungler. Indeed, based on current roster considerations, aside from Tian, he seems the most suitable, and Tian currently has low interest in returning.

Beichuan previously performed quite well with BLG, being a key player. Having a chance to shine at TES is a good opportunity. The second player rumored to return is support player Liu Qing Song. After resting last season, he remained active on streaming platforms, interacting with many industry friends. Before this, he also gained official favor, mainly due to his clear stance. Liu Qing Song once stated, "Why should I play DOTA? I make my living from LOL. League of Legends gave me everything—isn't it normal that I don't play it? What does high traffic have to do with me? If even someone like me, who owes everything to League of Legends, goes to play other games, then League truly has no players left."

This statement caught the attention of league executives. He not only became the draw guest for the Global Pioneer Cup but also received considerable commercial support, forming a stark contrast with someone else, as both were champions in the S9 World Finals. It's revealed that two LPL teams are currently competing for support player Liu Qing Song—likely WBG and TES. One is this season's premium all-Chinese roster, the other is a veteran team strengthened infinitely in the second phase. Honestly, I think TES has a higher chance, as their roster in the second phase appears exceptionally strong.

Insiders also mention that TES's other jungler option is Tian, but I feel Beichuan might be more suitable. This isn't about Tian's skills being weak, but his current rhythm seems less stable than before. Overall, this transfer period has many issues, including rotations even in lower-ranked teams. Currently, teams with solid rosters and no changes seem to be only BLG, AL, and JDG, while other strong teams will undergo adjustments.

Final Thoughts

TES likely faces the most changes this transfer period, given their numerous issues. So far, players are still in negotiation stages; final decisions depend on signed contracts. All insider sources note that information is fluid and can change before signing. Honestly, I hope TES secures a strong roster. Currently, the top four LPL teams seem uncontested, and TES's addition might motivate those four teams to train more actively.

What do you think about this situation?