Counter-Strike star Robin ‘Ropz’ Kool is ready to depart FaZe Clan after two years, becoming a member of Staff Vitality on a free switch.
FaZe Clan’s Counter-Strike 2 roster is ready for change as Ropz is departing. He has spent greater than two years as a key member of the Main profitable squad.
As per a brand new report from HLTV’s Luis Mira and reporter Guillaume ‘neL’ Rathier, the Estonian rifler is anticipated to hitch Staff Vitality. Based on the report, Ropz’s contract with FaZe has expired, which means he’s set to hitch the French group on a free switch. Article continues after advert
The transfer would see him be part of an already stacked roster consisting of CS2 stars Zywoo, flameZ, apEX, and mezii.
His signing would additionally see Vitality transfer on from Lotan ‘Spinx’ Giladi, who has been benched because the summer time break.
ropz to hitch Vitality, Spinx allowed to discover his choices. Right here is my report. 👇Whereas the switch interval is sluggish to get underway, significantly as 🇷🇺 Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov shouldn’t be anticipated to maneuver from G2, ruining Falcons’ plans, issues might lastly be dashing up.Vitality… pic.twitter.com/PuDVnNz5zH— neL (@neLendirekt) December 23, 2024
Ropz’s transfer alerts that the post-CS2 Main shuffle is lastly right here as he isn’t the one famous person on the transfer. Niko ‘Niko’ Kovac is leaving G2 Esports to hitch Staff Falcons alongside Counter-Strike legend Emil ‘Magisk’ Reif.Article continues after adArticle continues after advert
The Saudi-backed esports org had been rumored to have provided Niko’s teammate Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov a deal as effectively. But, the younger phenom is sticking with G2 as per HLTV.
They presently have Snappi, Durpeeh, Maden, and SunPayus on their bench as they give the impression of being to overtake issues in 2025.
Ropz trophies with FaZe in Counter-Strike
Ropz joined FaZe from Mouseports in 2022 and has loved a trophy-laden run with the North American group. They instantly gained PGL Main Antwerp in 2022.
FaZe have back-to-back second-place finishes within the final two Majors with Ropz repeatedly acting at an MVP degree. Associated:DeKay’s Sources: 15-year-old oBo to trial for Complexity CS:GO at ECS FinalsArticle continues after advert
Underneath Finn ‘karrigan’ Andersen’s management, the FaZe roster additionally accomplished the Intel Grand Slam, profitable a $1 million bonus. Once more, Ropz was a key a part of that and it’ll be a problem for FaZe to switch him.