Cloud9 sign former Chaos star
The Colossus add one more star to their already strong CS:GO roster.
The iconic CS:GO organization of Cloud9 has this Friday confirmed the acquisition of the American rifler Erick "Xeppaa" Bach. The announcement of Xeppaa buries the rumours and speculations regarding the former Chaos player, with news and reports about him joining the American org, emerged back in the beginning of January.
The promising rifler joins an already star-studded roster, consisting the likes of Alex “ALEX” McMeekin and Patrick “es3tag” Hansen. Xeppaa will replace the Turkish AWPer Özgür "woxic" Eker who recently was released by Cloud9.
Read more. "Cloud9 release Turkish AWPer"
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"My personal goal is to show that I can compete on a high level, especially against these top European teams" says a thrilled Xeppaa in the above announcement video.
The 20-year old rifler has been given a 3-year contract in a deal worth up to $540.000, with potential bonuses. As earlier mentioned, Xeppaa concludes Cloud9's roster as their new fifth, even though not being an AWPer like his Turkish predecessor. It will be exciting to follow if Xeppaa is the last signing or if GM Henry "HenryG" Greer has a potential sixth in sight.
The new Cloud9 roster:
Ricky “floppy” Kemery
Alex “ALEX” McMeekin
William “mezii” Merriman
Patrick “es3tag” Hansen
Erick "Xeppaa" Bach
