Rekkles Alleges Sabotage by “Villains” from G2 & Fnatic in His League of Legends Career

In the aftermath of his departure from the LEC, many rumors and speculations regarding Rekkles’ situation with G2 and Fnatic have emerged. The player himself has openly criticized both organizations, accusing them of trapping him in what he describes as “contract jail” .

While Rekkles refrained from commenting on his former teammates, he didn’t hold back when it came to the management of these teams. He labeled G2’s treatment as “egoistic” and claimed that Fnatic’s management had intentions to bench him shortly after bringing him on board.

T1-Rekkles-playing-on-stage — LCK/Riot Games

“Not only did G2 bench me at the close of 2021, during my first year of a three-year contract, but they also ensured that I wouldn’t join another LEC team under any circumstances, driven by their own egoistic motives (financial and competitive factors),” he stated.

“Following that, Fnatic opted to bench me just four months into my two-year contract, attempting to remove me weeks after my signing, which they failed to achieve previously.”

Long-term contracts like the ones Rekkles signed with Fnatic and G2 typically come with significant and conditional buyout clauses, aimed at minimizing regional competition by preventing players from moving to rival teams within the LEC.

This contractual baggage ultimately led Rekkles to Karmine Corp in the LFL and now to T1 in the LCK Challengers League. He found himself unable to join any other LEC team unless an organization was willing to pay substantial buyout fees, alongside offering him an appealing contract.

Adding to the drama, former G2 CEO Carlos remarked that he anticipated complications with Rekkles when he signed him, controversially stating that “he deserved to end up in the second division” when reflecting on their partnership.

Rekkles on G2 in the LEC 2021 — Michal Konkol/Riot Games

Rekkles was not particularly fond of Carlos either, labeling him as an “enemy” during his G2 tenure and alleging that the team attempted to sabotage his potential.

“I didn’t want them to profit from my transfer, and I’m certain they were unwilling to let me join any team of my choice. I know for a fact that they had no desire to see me go to whatever team I wanted.”

Reports indicate that G2 has since allowed both Yike and Mikyx to explore their options for the 2025 off-season without buyout constraints, suggesting that internal dynamics may have shifted since Carlos left.

Regarding Fnatic, Rekkles faced benching after a disappointing split with Rhuckz supporting the team, as they chose to favor import ADC Noah alongside support Trymbi. The organization made it clear that they would not permit Rekkles to compete for another split in either bot lane role, leaving him sidelined for the remainder of 2023.

However, Rekkles noted that both Karmine Corp and T1 provided him with opportunities outside the LEC, helping him remain competitive as a professional player.

It remains uncertain if this outstanding ADC-turned-support will return to the league that established his career in 2025 or continue his journey with T1. His existing contract with the organization is set to expire in 2026, with no indication yet on whether T1 would require a buyout for that agreement.

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