League of Legends Offseason Roster Moves: LEC 2023
As the offseason begins, League of Legends teams worldwide are preparing for an intense period of changes and acquisitions. The global free agency period opened on November 21, resulting in numerous buyouts, trades, and signings in the professional League scene.
In Europe, the LEC is experiencing a significant shift, with many teams aiming to secure a championship. This has led to several player signings from Europe’s talent pool and beyond, reshaping the league’s rosters for the upcoming 2023 season.
Astralis Roster Moves
- Kobbe staying as Astralis’ starting AD carry
- Xerxe leaving Astralis and joining Excel
- Astralis acquiring former Excel member Finn as the starting top laner
- Former Karmine Corp jungler 113 reaching a verbal agreement to join Astralis
- Astralis confirming Finn, 113, Dajor, Kobbe, and Jeonghoon as the 2023 starting roster
Excel Esports Roster Moves
- Mikyx returning to G2 as the starting support
- Star top laner Odoamne joining Excel
- Former Astralis jungler Xerxe joining Excel
- Finn and Markoon leaving Excel, with Finn possibly joining Astralis and Markoon joining SK
- Vetheo and Targamas joining Excel
- Mikyx departing
- Excel unveils roster including Odoamne, Xerxe, Vetheo, Targamas, and Patrik
Fnatic Roster Moves
- Rekkles eyeing a return to LEC with Fnatic
- Hylissang leaving Fnatic to join MAD Lions
- Rekkles officially rejoining Fnatic, while Rhuckz is promoted to the starting support position
G2 Esports Roster Moves
- Jankos looking for a new LEC team
- Hans sama signing with G2 as the starting AD carry
- Mikyx returning to G2 as the starting support for 2023
- Former LDLC OL jungler Yike joining G2’s LEC roster
- Targamas leaving G2 and joining Excel in 2023
- Jankos reportedly reaching a verbal agreement to join Heretics
KOI Roster Moves
- Szygenda replacing Odoamne as the starting top laner for KOI
- KOI introducing LEC roster, including four of Rogue’s previous starters and Szygenda as the top laner
MAD Lions Roster Moves
- Carzzy returning as the starting AD carry
- Kaiser leaving MAD to join Vitality
- Hylissang looking to join MAD Lions as support in 2023
- Former X7 top laner Chasy joining MAD Lions
- Unforgiven leaving LEC to join 100 Thieves
- Kaiser and Armut departing
- Chasy and Carzzy officially joining MAD Lions
- Hylissang joining MAD Lions
- MAD Lions officially introducing roster of Chasy, Elyoya, Nisqy, Carzzy, and Hylissang
SK Gaming Roster Moves
- Former Excel top laner jungler Markoon joining SK
- SK reportedly signing LDLC OL AD carry Exakick
- LDLC OL support Doss signing with SK for 2023
- SK Gaming completely overhauling roster with Irrelevant, Markoon, Exakick, Sertuss, and Doss
Team BDS Roster Moves
- BDS promoting Academy jungler Sheo to the starting roster
- Former Vitality support Labrov’s contract reportedly sold to BDS
- Crownie returning to LEC as BDS’ starting ADC
- Head coach GrabbZ and coach Duffman parting ways with BDS
- Team BDS revealing starting five: Adam, Sheo, Nuc, Crownie, and Labrov
Team Heretics Roster Moves
- Peter Dun reportedly joining Team Heretics as the new head coach
- Heretics acquiring Mersa as the starting support alongside AD carry Jackspektra
- Former Unicorns of Love mid laner Ruby reportedly joining Heretics’ LEC roster
- Popular Japanese top laner Evi reportedly joining Heretics
- Jankos reportedly reaching a verbal agreement with Heretics
- Heretics revealing LEC roster featuring Evi, Jankos, Ruby, Jackspektra, and Mersa
Team Vitality Roster Moves
- Carzzy leaving Vitality to become MAD’s starting AD carry
- Kaiser leaving MAD to join Vitality
- Vitality reportedly signing former T1 Challengers top laner Photon
- Former Misfits Gaming AD carry Neon reportedly signing with Vitality
- Alphari leaving the team and taking a season-long break from competitive play
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