Liquid has formally signed Aleks “Rainwaker” Petrov from 500, marking their transition in direction of a European roster.
The 22-year-old participant joins the group to fill the void left by Nick “nitr0” Cannella’s departure in Could.
This transfer confirms the rumors that Liquid, a traditionally North American group, is now shifting their focus to European area. This resolution signifies a departure from their established model id, as they’ve been represented by NA rosters since getting into the CS:GO scene in 2015.
After nitr0‘s announcement of leaving the group, Liquid seems to have chosen to prioritize European imports. This resolution is probably going influenced by the restricted availability of top-tier expertise of their area.
Rainwaker, a comparatively unknown participant within the increased echelons of the CS:GO scene, was chosen to interchange nitr0. He gained consideration whereas enjoying for the Bulgarian group 500, which achieved recognition by qualifying for the BLAST.television Paris Main 2023 Europe RMR B and securing one win. Rainwaker showcased his firepower alongside Hristiyan “REDSTAR” Pironkov, sustaining a formidable 1.14 ranking throughout his time with the group.
Though the signing of Rainwaker signifies Liquid’s transfer in direction of a European roster, it doesn’t essentially imply they may also signal Patsi or kind a wholly European group.
With the Rainwaker, right here is the present roster of Liquid:
- Keith “NAF” Markovic
- Josh “oSee” Ohm
- Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis
- Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski
- Aleks “Rainwaker” Petrov
- Damian “daps” Steele (coach