Esports organization BLEED officially announced the signing of Swedish player Hampus "hampus" Poser, formerly of Ninjas in Pyjamas. The captain became the first player for BLEED in their new CS2 lineup.

According to BLEED's head coach Alexander "kassad⁠" Trifunovic, signing a player for the IGL and AWP positions was a priority task in the early stages of the project's creation. He expressed this during the announcement, emphasizing the importance of these roles for the team.

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Hampus, a CS:GO veteran known for his leadership skills, honed during his time with Ninjas in Pyjamas. He joined NiP in May 2020 and helped the team achieve significant successes, including participation in the playoffs of PGL Major Stockholm 2021 and PGL Major Antwerp 2022.  

Now, on the eve of the start of the first qualifying tournament PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: European Open Qualifier 1, which begins on January 8, BLEED is actively working on forming its lineup for the upcoming season. The acquisition of hampus is a key step in this direction.

At the moment, BLEED's roster includes:

• Hampus "hampus" Poser 
• Alexander "kassad" Trifunovic