SK Gaming Denies Reports of Organization Sale
Just one week after acquiring the world’s best Counter-Strike team, SK Gaming has denied rumors of plans to sell the organization.
Rumors of Sale
A report from Brazil’s Esports Interactivo claimed that SK Gaming was in talks to sell to German soccer powerhouse Bayern Munich. However, this claim was later criticized and removed from the report.
Rumors of SK Gaming selling the organization have been circulating since the acquisition of the lineup. Astralis staffer Phillip Rasmussen speculated on Twitter that a deal could be almost finalized after news of SK acquiring the Luminosity Gaming Counter-Strike signing broke.
Other potential buyers, including Evil Geniuses, have also been rumored.
Denial from SK Gaming Owner
However, SK Gaming owner Alexander Müller denied any truth to the rumors of a sale in a comment to Esports Observer. He stated, “We are SK Gaming and we will stay SK Gaming.”
Although there is no evidence of a wholesale purchase, SK Gaming founder and current ESL managing director Ralf Reichert recently sold his remaining shares in the organization, ending his 20-year association with the team.
Transition to SK Gaming
The reigning Counter-Strike Major champions will begin their tenure under the SK Gaming flag tomorrow, after weeks of contractual issues and controversies surrounding their decision to switch from Luminosity to SK Gaming.