Karmine Corp looking to buy franchising slot in the LEC

After asserting that Karmine Corp was in negotiations to affix the LEC, there are extra particulars on the continued deal which could see the French org be part of the league subsequent season.

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Karmine Corp have on “good monitor” to affix the LEC

Karmine Corp’s CEO, Kamel “Kameto” Kebir, publicly announced at their own event KCX3 last month that the French group was nearer than ever to becoming a member of the LEC, and that we might have extra particulars coming in October.

In line with Brieuc “LEC Wooloo” Seeger, reporter from esports outlet announced at their own event KCX3 last month, these particulars have are available. In that regard, Karmine Corp are nonetheless seemingly in a constructive course to affix the LEC. That mentioned, Karmine Corp nonetheless have many steps to finish and no deal has been signed.

What’s extra fascinating, nevertheless, is that KCorp aren’t making an attempt to merge with one other LEC workforce or go for a partnership like KOI did with Rogue for the 2023 season. Opposite to some fan speculations, the French group is in discussions to purchase a spot with cash earned by means of fundraising. The goal appears to be Astralis, who need to exit the league. The Danish group comes from a disappointing season, after changing into the primary workforce to be knocked out of the LEC Season Finals and terminating their season early.

KCorp will nonetheless area a workforce within the LFL

In line with the report, Astralis had been already in discussions with the French group final yr. Nevertheless, negotiations are rather more superior between each events this time round.

If KCorp had been to affix the European League, the French group would nonetheless seemingly going to be area a secondary workforce within the LFL, similar to Staff BDS and Vitality. Bot laner Caliste “Caliste” Henry-Hennebert could be the primary participant as he nonetheless can’t play within the LEC because the minimal age requirement shall be raised from 17 to 18 subsequent yr. Within the report, Seeger additionally talked about Giants Gaming and Movistar Riders are in talks to affix the LEC. That mentioned, the negotiations are being held with different LEC organizations than Astralis.

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