Labros "Labrov" Papoutsakis signed a contract with G2 Esports ahead of the LEC 2025 season, according to Sheep Esports sources. This event became significant after G2 was eliminated from the Worlds tournament, and the team announced possible roster changes, including allowing Mihael "Mikyx" Mehle and Martin "Yike" Sundelin to explore other options.
Transition Context
Labrov played for Team BDS since 2023 and established himself as one of the best supports in the league. His partnership with Yoon "Ice" Sang-hoon led BDS to impressive results, securing third place in three splits, although the team failed to qualify for Worlds and MSI.
Specific Deal Details
G2, being a dominant force in the LEC, offered Labrov a contract despite interest from other teams such as Team Heretics, SK Gaming, and Rogue. Since Rasmus "Caps" Winter joined the team in 2019, G2 has won three-quarters of all LEC titles. However, the team hasn't advanced beyond the Swiss stage of Worlds in the past two years, increasing the pressure on the new roster.
New Support with High Expectations
As Labrov joins G2, he will have to fill the shoes of one of the greatest Western supports, creating high expectations from fans and analysts. With a team including stars like Sergen "BrokenBlade" Çelik and Steven "Hans Sama" Liv, G2 is once again aiming for the Worlds trophy. Only one spot remains on the roster, and the upcoming offseason developments will be particularly interesting for fans.
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