Zhao “JieJie” Lijie is heading back to Edward Gaming. The Chinese esports organization announced the veteran jungler’s return to its League of Legends Pro League roster via a player swap with Weibo Gaming, a move that lands squarely in the middle of the 2026 LPL Split 3.

The swap and what it means for both teams

The deal, announced around August 3-4, sees JieJie leave Weibo Gaming and rejoin the EDG lineup he called home from approximately 2019 through early 2025. During that stretch, he helped the organization secure multiple LPL titles and became one of the league’s most recognizable jungle players.

His departure to Weibo at the start of 2026 was part of the annual offseason shuffle that reshapes rosters across the LPL.

Neither organization has disclosed the financial terms, contract length, or specific performance benchmarks tied to the swap.

EDG’s current roster, which includes players like Zdz and Xiaohao following a significant overhaul in late 2024 and 2025, now adds a proven veteran to the mix.

JieJie’s track record and EDG’s competitive calculus

JieJie, affectionately known as “The Third Prince of EDG,” first emerged through EDG’s academy and main rosters during the late 2010s. He established himself as a formidable jungler, featuring on all three teams that clinched the LPL World Championship, and contributing to multiple domestic championship runs across his approximately six years with the organization.