Inching closer to VCT Americas: G2 reach verbal agreement with The Guards players

In a bid to make a resounding entry into the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Americas, G2 Esports is close to signing multiple members of The Guard’s former roster, as reported by Blix.gg.

G2 Esports has reached a verbal agreement to sign multiple players from The Guard’s former roster. The news comes after The Guard, winners of the VCT Ascension tournament, faced setbacks in joining VCT Americas due to missed paperwork deadlines, sending shockwaves through the Valorant community.

According to a recent report from Blix.gg, G2 Esports is executing a well-calculated strategy to bolster its presence in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Americas. The European esports powerhouse is targeting at least three players from The Guard’s former lineup. This shrewd move is part of G2 Esports’ plan to secure The Guard’s hard-earned VCT Ascension spot in what promises to be a fiercely competitive VCT Americas.

G2 Esports eyes VCT Ascension Spot with three players from The Guard

While the specifics of the roster that G2 Esports plans to assemble remain unclear, the potential partnership could reshape the competitive Valorant scene in North America. If approved by Riot Games, G2 Esports could make a triumphant return to Valorant’s top-tier competition in 2024, adding a new chapter to the organization’s storied esports legacy.

G2 Esports, a European esports giant, was originally in the running to secure one of the ten coveted franchise spots in VCT Americas. However, their aspirations were derailed following a controversial incident involving their former CEO, Carlos “ocelote” Rodríguez Santiago. Riot Games decided not to include G2 Esports in the league, citing the need to maintain a positive image for the league.

Thankful for the opportunity, we’re fucking back pic.twitter.com/wliy6MxPPI

— GUARD neT (@neT_valorant) September 8, 2023

Unfazed, G2 Esports ventured into the North American Challengers League, aiming to earn their place in VCT Americas through the promotion tournament. Despite their efforts, their roster fell short, leading to the release of most of their players, with Shahzeb ‘ShahZaM’ Khan being retained as a content creator.

Meanwhile, The Guard’s players found themselves in a difficult position as Riot’s decision left them without a VCT slot. However, in response to community pressure, Riot reversed its initial ruling, granting The Guard’s players the opportunity to find a suitable organization to inherit their slot. The condition was that the organization needed Riot’s approval and had to sign some of The Guard’s former players.

This situation created a bidding war for The Guard’s former roster, with multiple organizations, including FlyQuest and even popular streamer Félix ‘xQc’ Lengyel, expressing interest in acquiring the talented Valorant players. As the esports world eagerly awaits the official confirmation of G2’s agreement, the Valorant community buzzes with excitement, wondering how this roster move could impact the upcoming VCT season in North America.

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