T2 players (probably fennel players)who refused offers from them received some criticism from the community,. People are saying that by declining offers from T1, these players bear some responsibility for this year's failures.

Although It is not confirmed he said wait for announcement. I'm sad too because he is literally the face of the valo in Japan.

Laz's retirement.
https://www.vlr.gg/post/3818899/laz-fans-come

They were trying to get Onur but deal fell through. Hopefully this year they can get Onur xdd

I think laz is retiring. It's probably
Zeta:
dep
Sugarzero
xdll
Syouta
Clz

DFM:
Meiy
Anthem
Hiroronn
Gon
Lob