31-year-old legendary CS player, Gustavo "Yel" Knittel, announced today his retirement from professional play. Yel, known for his aggressive playing style and impeccable accuracy, was one of the most recognizable players in CS.

In his statement, Yel said he decided to focus on his family and health. He also expressed gratitude to his fans, teammates, and everyone who supported him throughout his long and successful career.

Yel is not leaving CS entirely. He will be coaching a new team, which will be announced shortly. Yel stated he is excited to share his experience and knowledge with young players and help them succeed.

The end of Yel's career marks the end of an era in CS. He was one of the last players to have played the game since its inception. His departure will be felt across the professional scene.

Hey guys, After many years playing CS at a high level, I feel that it is time for me to dedicate myself to another role, bringing all my knowledge to pursue even greater goals. I would like to announce that I am stopping being a player to dedicate myself to the role of coach. This is a decision that I have been thinking about and studying for a while and I feel that I am prepared for this new phase and very excited to continue pursuing my CS story in this way. I am open to teams that are interested in counting on my experience and history within the game, passion and dedication to continue seeking and winning titles! I'm very proud of what I've built over these 10 years, I'm grateful to everyone who has supported and is still rooting for me! My dm is open for contacts! TMJ

Gustavo Knittel - X (Twitter)