Redgar to join Giants for VCT 2024

The VCT offseason is in full swing, and all teams are looking for players in free agency to reinforce and build a solid lineup for the VCT 2024.

One such team is the Spanish squad, Giants, who appear to have agreed to sign Russian IGL Igor “Redgar” Vlasov. There is no doubt that this is a big leap in quality for this lineup that wants to make it clear that they want to compete for glory in 2024. In addition, it also means a new challenge for the Russian, who will now have to lead a completely different squad than the one he had at Team Liquid.

Rumors suggest that Redgar would join Giants for VCT 2024

According to a report from esports journalist Alejandro “anonimotum” Gomis, Redgar would have reached an agreement to join Giants for VCT 2024. As a result, the Russian would become the new IGL of the Spanish squad.

Sources: the Russian IGL Redgar 🇷🇺 has reached a verbal agreement with Giants 🇪🇸.

The former Team Liquid player had different options in VCT but chose the Spanish organization.

Read all details on @blix_gg ⬇️https://t.co/7v4moZPOhw

— Alejandro Gomis (@anonimotum) October 3, 2023

According to Gomis, the Russian has several options, as many teams already consider his services. However, everything seems to indicate that the project that most attracts his attention is that of Giants.

There is no doubt that, if this is confirmed, the Spanish organization would make an important leap in quality since Redgar was always his first choice. In addition, after Emir “rhyme” Muminovic’s retirement from the competitive scene to finish his studies, the team is immersed in looking for options in the market for next season.

Giants and their main target: VCT Madrid Masters

There is no doubt that the Giants have a clear objective for the beginning of next season: to qualify for the VCT Madrid Masters 2024. We should also remember that there are still several months to go before the start of the next season. However, the fact that it is an international tournament at home incentivizes the team to give everything to achieve the qualification.

On the other hand, the arrival of Redgar to Giants is a real opportunity for the Spanish organization to increase its potential in the VCT EMEA considerably. Currently, Redgar is one of the best IGLs in the competitive scene. Also he proved it with Team Liquid in this season that has just ended.

About Redgar

Before joining Team Liquid for 2023, Redgar was the Gambit’s mainstay. Leading them to become champions of VCT Berlin Masters 2021 and runner-up of VALORANT Champions 2021.

However, their most recent success was Team Liquid’s victory in the VCT EMEA League 2023. Surprisingly, the team beat the super-powerful Fnatic team in the tournament’s Grand Final.

On the other hand, changing the IGL is undoubtedly a change in style and gameplay. As it is a completely different mind, winning and, above all, with a lot of experience.

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