Team Liquid is reportedly looking to replace the headshot brothers, Scream and Nivera, with Nats and Redgar. NaVi is looking to acquire the FPX roster, except for Ardiis.
While Valorant free agency in North America is almost done, we have yet to hear much from the rest of the world. NRG, Cloud9, and 100 Thieves have basically solidified their rosters, and the only thing we got coming out of Europe is the NaVi hype.
Scream and Nivera getting poached by Karmine Corp
Team Liquid have made four international events in the last two years with the “headshot brothers” on their roster, but it seems like it’s time for a change. While Karmine Corp are still fighting for their LEC spot, they have managed to secure one in the Valorant EMEA league.
Despite modest results, Scream is still a sought after commodity. Credit: Riot Games
If their trajectory holds true and these recent reports are true, we might see Adil “ScreaM” Benrlitom and Nabil “Nivera” Benrlitom repping the Blue Wall next season. Former French CS:GO professional player, Alexandre “xms” Forté, is also rumored to be joining them, in their quest for an all-French roster.
Nats and Redgar on Team Liquid?
While one duo departs, another might be arriving. Ayaz “nAts” Akhmetshin has been driving European fans crazy with his social media antics and streaming from every server in the world. While he might have been in France and Azerbaijan, his motherland, on vacation, he is in Europe right now. He is streaming every day, playing on 16 ping servers with a towel covering the logo of his gaming chair. It’s clear that Nats is hiding his new team which might be sponsored by Secret Lab, and this report seems to confirm it.
RUMOR: Team Liquid estaría en negociaciones bastante avanzadas con Nats y Redgar, ex-jugadores de M3C.
No os lo puedo confirmar todavía, pero las negociaciones están en marcha hace días y es algo MUY probable. ¿Qué opináis? 🤔
— Lembo (@Lembo006) September 30, 2022
NaVi to sign FPX roster
The Ukrainian organization has been a dominant force in FPS games for a long time, and they are looking to achieve the same in Valorant. One way to do that is by acquiring an already established roster that has proven to be a winner. Since FPX failed to qualify for both the EMEA and APAC franchising, they announced that their entire Valorant division is up for sale.
Reports suggest NaVi pounced at the chance with one obstacle remaining. Star player Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks, who is an unrestricted free agent, has informed NaVi that he will be testing the free agency waters and exploring the market. NaVi however, are optimistic and welcoming to Ardiis rejoining his former teammates and coach.
Is Ardiis the odd man out? Credit: Riot Games
Having Dmitry “SUYGETSU” Ilyushin, Pontus “Zyppan” Eek, Kyrylo “ANGE1” Karasov, Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky, and head coach Erik “d00mbr0s” Sandgren on their payroll would go a long way for NaVi. This crew won the Stage Two Masters in Copenhagen and were Europe’s best team throughout 2022, both internationally and domestically.
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