Zeus reportedly rejected Hanwha Life Esports Renewal offer before Worlds as negotiations continue

Zeus reportedly rejected Hanwha Life Esports Renewal offer before Worlds as negotiations continue

Hanwha Life Esports top laner Zeus rejected a contract- Renewal proposal before Worlds 2026, according to reporting from Inven.

His existing agreement remains valid until mid-November, leaving Time for the parties to Reach a New deal before he becomes a free Agent .

Rejection preceded Hanwha Life Esports ’s Worlds elimination

Inven reported that Zeus declined the proposal after changing his Agent and is considering testing his value ON the free - Agent market.

The timing matters: the reported rejection occurred before Worlds, Rather than following Hanwha Life Esports ’s elimination by Bilibili Gaming .

Hanwha Life Esports won MSI earlier in the season but finished Worlds with a 2–3 Swiss record, losing their qualification decider 0–2 to Bilibili Gaming .

Hanwha Life Esports say discussions remain active

A club representative told Inven that negotiations with the player were continuing.

The report therefore leaves Zeus ’ future unresolved. It establishes that an earlier offer was rejected, while allowing for a subsequent agreement before his current contract expires.

No departure or destination was confirmed in the report. Retaining the top laner remains an immediate issue for Hanwha Life Esports as the organization begins planning its next season.