LPL's King of Relegation Makes a Successful Transfer: Jiejie Officially Returns to EDG, S11 Champion Faces Retirement Crisis

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LPL's Summit Group and Relegation Group have completed a major transfer today: S11 champion jungler Jiejie will return to EDG, sparking heated discussions among viewers.

Jiejie's Transfer Succeeds, with Clearlove Facilitating the Deal

Earlier LPL leaks indicated that after two consecutive losses, WBG's team atmosphere was on the verge of collapse, with some players unwilling to continue. Fans speculated that the jungler position, held by Jiejie, would be changed.

Subsequently, Jiejie's agency clarified that there was no truth to the claim that players were unwilling to play.

Then came the official transfer announcement: WBG announced Jiejie's departure, and shortly after, EDG confirmed his return. This aligns with earlier rumors of a jungle swap between the two teams. The only remaining question is whether Xiaohao will go to WBG, which seems highly likely.

Given the tier difference between the two teams, Jiejie effectively moves from the Relegation Group to the Summit Group, while Xiaohao returns to the Relegation Group.

It's worth noting that this transfer was jointly facilitated by EDG's management and Clearlove. Both teams are currently facing significant difficulties and hope to seek change by swapping junglers. Although both players' current form leaves something to be desired, they can bet on the chemistry between the player's style and the team.

The King of Relegation: Jiejie Faces a Crisis

After this transfer was finalized, the most discussed topic was Jiejie's unfortunate career trajectory as a champion jungler. He has previously led three different teams into the Relegation Group: first with EDG, then with FPX, and this year with WBG, all falling into the relegation tier.

Because of this awkward record, Jiejie has been dubbed the "King of Relegation" by fans.

This label is very unfavorable for Jiejie, and his return to EDG now places him in a new relegation crisis. EDG currently sits at the bottom of the Summit Group, having not won a single match. It's likely that EDG will have to play in the "Road to the Knight" tournament later.

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Currently, the Relegation Group teams IG and NIP are in strong form, suggesting that EDG's chances of victory are slim.

EDG's main issues are frequent mistakes in teamfight decision-making and unstable laning in both top and bottom lanes. Bringing in Jiejie may optimize team leadership, using his richer experience to guide the team. However, Jiejie's own shortcomings still need adjustment.

If He Falls Again, Jiejie May Retire

In terms of personal playstyle, Jiejie's biggest problem right now is a lack of pacing. In many games, he just farms endlessly without supporting his teammates, falling far behind in jungle matchups. It seems his skill level is indeed struggling to keep up with the current meta.

This is actually a dangerous sign. Many veteran players experience a state of confusion before retirement—when they can't perform well no matter what they do, retirement is not far off.

If Jiejie is relegated again this time, he will likely face retirement by the end of the year. However, if he wants to continue playing, EDG will probably still offer him a spot. It will then be up to him to decide.

As a former champion jungler and the most popular player of the year, Jiejie has not achieved any notable results or highlights since 2022. His career has been a struggle across multiple teams, which is a pity for the LPL. Hopefully, he can seize this last chance to see if he can help EDG retain their Summit Group spot.