2022 League of Legends Global Finals is in full swing in the United States, and the European team Astralis on the other side is starting negotiations with some current players for the preparations for the 2023 LEC season. The contracts of top laner Vizicsacsi, jungler Xerxe and AD player Kobbe will expire on November 21, 2022. Astralis is considering the possibility of extending some players' contracts.
League of Legends European Team Astralis
What does this mean for Astralis' LEC position and the rumors surrounding it? The future of the location of
Astralis remains unknown. According to Brieuer "LEC Wooloo" Sieger, Astralis is considering a offer for the LEC location, with two buyers being Cumming and NAVI. So far, sales have not been confirmed; in addition, according to recent rumors, there may be new buyers in the market
through current contract negotiations, and Astralis is preparing for all possible situations ahead of the 2023 LEC season. If this position is retained, the group will secure the starting five of the season and avoid striking its roster at the last minute. However, nothing has been signed on paper.
What happens to the contract if a special resale occurs?
When an organization sells its position in a league, the contract usually expires. However, if the team members agree, the buyer can take over their contract. The buyer will negotiate with the signing team members. If an agreement is reached, both parties can draft and sign a new contract.
As of now, two team members have contracts with Astralis will be extended beyond 2022. JeongHoon and Dajor's contract expires in 2023. In addition, coach Baltat's "AoD" Alin-Siprien's contract will also expire in November 2022. Whether they stay on the roster will depend on the transaction situation in front of them and whether an agreement is reached with another team.
Astralis in the status of LEC
August 9, 2019 Astralis and Origen became Astralis Group from the RFRSH Entertainment season. Subsequently, the Astralis Group announced the merger of all esports events and teams under the Astralis brand, including Origen.
Although they were renamed "Astralis" and began participating in the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) in 2021, this is just a brand change as Astralis acquired Origen before the 2019 LEC season.
So far, Astralis has not achieved much success in the alliance under their current brand. Of the four splits in total, the highest organization was seventh and the lowest tenth.
