In a surprising turn of events, Cloud9 has emerged victorious in the battle to sign LCS MVP Jojopyun, beating out Korean League team Liiv SANDBOX. Despite reaching a verbal agreement with Cloud9, Jojopyun received a substantial offer from SANDBOX, which nearly derailed the deal. However, C9 restructured their offer and ultimately secured the highly sought-after mid laner. While no official announcement has been made by Cloud9, it is expected that Jojopyun will join the team as their next starting mid laner, replacing EMENES.
Jojopyun, who currently plays for Evil Geniuses, had an outstanding season and was a key player for his team. He came close to leading Evil Geniuses to the Worlds Qualifying Series but fell just short. With his contract set to expire at the end of the 2024 season, C9 will need to navigate the transfer or termination of his current contract to finalize the deal. The free agency window opens on November 21, allowing players to sign contracts with teams.
| Season | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Evil Geniuses | Regular Season – 3rd Place |
| 2023 Summer Split | Evil Geniuses | LCS MVP |
| 2023 Summer Split | Evil Geniuses | Worlds Qualifying Series – Just one match away from qualification |
Source: DOTESPORTS
