Antonio "Martinez" Martinez, who joined Movistar Riders in August 2022, has announced his departure from the team. The Spaniard is most likely moving to the 9z team.
During his time at Movistar Riders, Martinez helped the team win ESL Challenger at DreamHack Melbourne 2023, reach the playoffs of ESL Pro League Season 18, and earn about $140,000 in prize money. The reasons for his departure from Movistar Riders were not fully explained by the organization, but it seems to be related to a transfer to another team. According to the Sheep portal, the sniper's next place of performance will be the Argentine organization 9z.
Martinez's departure has led to changes in the Movistar Riders lineup, with the fraglider portal reporting that experienced Portuguese player Renato "stadodo" Goncalves may become the new sniper for the team. This change means that Movistar Riders will lose the Spanish majority in their lineup for the first time.
Martinez's move to 9z marks a new stage in his career, adding fresh challenges and opportunities. Meanwhile, Movistar Riders aim to adapt to these changes, including integrating stadodo into the team, which could affect their future strategy and performances on the international stage.
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