MaknooN (middle) with his ex-teammates from NaJin Sword. Photo: Carlton Beener
The yet unconfirmed rumor was published on Naver.com today, further stating that three more players might join alongside MaknooN to reinvigorate KT Rolster A.
Maknoon's departure from NaJin Sword was announced yesterday after it was reported that the renowned top laner has not been happy with team's recent results. After winning the previous season of OGN The Champions, NaJin Sword indeed saw a drop in performance and barely made it to the playoffs by finishing fourth in Group A, only to be eliminated 1-3 by CJ Frost.
With his contract with NaJin being ended, the question which interested fans of professional League was if MaknooN will change teams or retire altogether. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, a post on Naver.com, retweeted by OGN caster MonteCristo, hints towards a possible move to KT Rolster A.
It looks likely that MaKNooN will go to KT Rolster A with three new playaers. He should have good synergy with Kakao. sports.news.naver.com/sports/index.n…
— MonteCristo (@ggCMonteCristo) May 30, 2013
Having in mind the current restructuring KTA are undergoing at the moment, the rumor does sound plausible. Two days ago, the team announced that they're looking for fresh blood and that players from Chunnam Techno University (or CTU for short) - a school with its very own eSports department - have been called for trials.
A few facts must be considered alongside this rumor. According to Inven.co.kr, KT Rolster A have been testing a new jungler, AD carry and support (named Lila, Riris and Hachani, respectively) with only Lila having passed the tests today. While the news linked above did not mention what is to be the fate of current KTA top laner Vitamin, however, it's been reported that the future of all current KTA members is unknown and that CTU are looking for more applications for position on the team. If Lila is indeed to become the new jungler of KTA, the rumor of Maknoon joining with three more new players - thus making for an entirely new team - might ultimately prove true.
