“After the friendly exchange, we announced that we would break up with Rookie,” the top eSports announced.
“Thank Rookie for his dedication to the team. We always look forward to seeing you in the next match.”
Rookie joined TES in the last 2023 season. However, Tes only ranked in the top 8 at LPL Spring 2023 and 4th in the summer LPL 2023. Besides, TES also did not win tickets to attend Worlds 2023 after losing 2-3 Weibo Gaming in the regional qualifier.
Rookie was born in 1997 and is considered the best mid lane star in LPL. He started playing professionally in 2014 and joined KT Rolster Arrows Championship in the summer of 2014. After leaving KT Rolster Arrows, Rookie moved to China to compete and wear an Invictus Gaming from the 2015 season.
In 7 years (2550 days) wearing IG, Rookie won 6 Nest 2016, Nest 2017, Rift Rivals 2018, World Championship 2018, Demacia Cup Winter Cup 2018, LPL Spring 2019. Besides, Rookie and IG also won 3rd place in MSI 2019 and Worlds 2019.
Rookie's next stop has not been revealed. Meanwhile, TES will search for a new mid lane player on the transfer market.
