Cloud9 Makes Changes to its VALORANT Roster
Cloud9 is making changes to its 2024 VALORANT roster. The organization has signed deals with Anthony “vanity” Malaspina and Francis “OXY” Hoang, according to a report by Alejandro “anonimotum” Gomis.
Cloud9 is also keeping Erick “Xeppaa” Bach and standout player Jake “jakee” Anderson on the roster. However, there is no mention of Cloud9’s current primary Jett star Nathan “leaf” Orf and his status. According to the Global Contract Database, leaf is listed on the C9 books through 2025, but the Americas section of the GCD has not been updated since Sept. 1.
The reported acquisitions of vanity and OXY come after a series of major changes in the C9 camp. The organization recently parted ways with Zellsis, former IGL runi, and coach mCe. This follows a disappointing end to the season for C9, with the team narrowly missing out on reaching Champions through the Americas playoffs and the LCQ.
C9’s 2023 season started with roster moves as vanity and Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker both left the team before the start of the VCT Americas after LOCK//IN. Yay only played seven official matches with C9 before leaving, with just two of them being in an official VCT competition.
In addition to vanity’s return, C9 fans can be excited about the arrival of OXY, who had a great year with G2 in NA Challengers. However, it is worth noting that OXY primarily plays Raze and Jett, suggesting that leaf may be leaving C9 before the 2024 season begins.
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