Breaking: Busio Poised to Bolster Karmine Corp’s Lineup in LEC 2026
In a seismic shift for the League of Legends competitive scene, North American standout support player Alan “Busio” Cwalina is on the verge of signing with Europe’s Karmine Corp for the 2026 season, according to multiple sources close to the negotiations. This move, marks the end of Busio’s tenure with FlyQuest, whose contract with the 21 year old expires at the close of this month. The decision caps an intense offseason pursuit, where Busio fielded overtures from powerhouses like Shopify Rebellion, the ambitious LYON organization, and even a retention bid from his current squad. Ultimately, the allure of the LEC’s high stakes arena proved irresistible, propelling Busio across the Atlantic to join a team hungry for resurgence.
Busio’s journey to this crossroads has been nothing short of stellar. Over the last two seasons, he has been the linchpin of what analysts widely hail as North America’s premier botlane duo, partnering seamlessly with AD carry Fahad “Massu” Abdulmalek. Their synergy was instrumental in FlyQuest’s historic dominance in the LTA North American league, securing the organization’s inaugural three championships in a whirlwind year of triumphs.
hey guys which flag looks better 🇺🇸or 🇪🇺
— FLY Busio 🐶 (@Busio) October 31, 2025
Why Karmine Corp Is Smiling Ear to Ear
Karmine Corp isn’t messing around this offseason. After a 2025 season of highs and frustrating lows, they’re going all in on a rebuild that screams ambition. Busio slots in as the direct upgrade for “Targamas”, whose flashes of brilliance couldn’t mask the botlane’s inconsistencies.
KC scouted hard, eyes on Turkish vet “Parus” and Polish riser “Trymbi”. but Busio’s blend of NA polish and EU eligibility sealed it. The real genius? His arrival frees up KC’s import slots. They can extend star top laner “Cannag” while hunting a Korean midlaner to pair with jungler “Yike” and ADC Caliste Henry-Hennebert’s sharpshooting.
Waves Crashing Back in North America
Don’t think this is just a European win. Busio’s flirtations triggered chaos in the LCS. LYON, laser focused on midlaner “Saint”, threw everything at him while negotiating with jungler “Inspired” and ADC “Josedeodo” deals that landed elsewhere.
Shopify lurked as the chaos agents they are, and FlyQuest’s retention push fell flat against LEC allure. Even backup chats for “Eyla” surfaced, painting a picture of a talent market in freefall.
What This Means for LEC 2026: A Botlane Revolution
Karmine Corp’s fans, those blue wearing maniacs who pack arenas like it’s a rock show are already chanting. Busio brings that NA edge, with pinpoint hooks, roam setups that Yike will devour, and the clutch vision wars Caliste thrives on. Paired with Reapered’s macro brain, this could be the squad that dethrones G2 or Vitality.
KC’s 2026 Roster Lock In (So Far)
- Top: Kim “Canna” Chang-dong
- Jungle: Martin “Yike” Sundelin
- Mid: TBD (Korean import incoming)
- ADC: Caliste “Caliste” Henry-Hennebert
- Support: Alan “Busio” Cwalina
- Head Coach: Bok “Reapered” Han-gyu
Since: October 29, 2025
