French player Jonathan "TakaS" Paupard has announced his departure from the active roster of the Valorant team Gentle Mates. The organization has allowed him to consider offers from other clubs for the next year, despite being under contract.
TakaS and Gentle Mates
Jonathan "TakaS" Paupard, alongside Gentle Mates, has navigated a long and challenging journey from the Challengers league to securing a partnership slot in the European VCT league. However, despite their success on the second-tier scene, the team struggled to fully adapt to VCT in their first year. As a result, their 2023 results were mediocre, which you can review below.
Gentle Mates' 2024 Results
| Date | Place | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-11 | 9th | VCT 2024: EMEA Stage 2 | - |
| 2024-05-03 | 7th - 8th | VCT 2024: EMEA Stage 1 | - |
| 2024-02-25 | 7th - 9th | VCT 2024: EMEA Kickoff | - |
Radical Changes Needed
The upcoming year could be crucial for Gentle Mates in the VCT league. If the team doesn't improve its results, it could be replaced by another squad from the Challengers league. Therefore, the team needs significant changes to maintain its franchise slot, which provides the organization with many advantages—from participating in international tournaments to improving financial standing through the sale of branded skins in the game.
Active Gentle Mates Roster
The current active roster of the French team consists of five members, but TakaS's departure may not be the last change. To stay updated on further developments within the team and other news from the world of Valorant, follow our portal Bo3.gg.
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