The French organization Team Vitality has hinted at signing Nikita "Derke" Sirmitev to their VALORANT roster. Rumors about his desire to join "the Bees" have been circulating for quite some time.
One of the Best on the Bench
Nikita "Derke" Sirmitev, one of the most experienced and skilled players in VALORANT, was benched by Fnatic following the conclusion of the VCT 2024 season and began searching for a new club willing to buy out his contract. According to rumors, NRG showed the most interest in him, but the player himself leaned more towards joining Team Vitality. However, insider reports suggest that Fnatic was reluctant to let Derke go to a French team to avoid strengthening the competition in the EMEA region.
Derke Teaser
Team Vitality posted a teaser on their official X account, showing a blurred image of a character, where Derke's recognizable physique and signature cap, which he has often worn in public, can be clearly identified.
Derke and Team Vitality
If the transfer goes through, the EMEA region will gain yet another strong team capable of competing for international tournament slots (Masters, VALORANT Champions). It’s worth noting that Team Vitality recently announced the signing of Less, the 2022 world champion, which will add further strength and experience to the roster.
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