HEROIC has officially confirmed via Twitter that Álvaro “SunPayus” García and head coach Eetu “sAw” Saha will transfer to G2 Esports immediately following the BLAST.tv Austin Major. The announcement was made in compliance with the Major tournament’s conflict-of-interest regulations, which require such transfers to be disclosed beforehand to ensure transparency, especially if teams involved in player transfers face each other during the event.
HEROIC Confirms Transfer on Twitter
The official statement from HEROIC reads:
“sAw and SunPayus will join G2 after the Austin Major. We are grateful to both and will celebrate their time in HEROIC properly later. But first, one last line dance in Austin.”
This significant announcement reshapes the lineups for both organizations, influencing their strategies heading into the second half of the Counter-Strike 2 competitive season.
HEROIC’s Updated CS2 Roster After Transfers
With the confirmed departure of SunPayus and sAw, HEROIC’s CS2 roster moving forward will consist of:
- Linus “LNZ” Holtäng
- Simon “yxngstxr” Boije
- Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich
- Yasin “xfl0ud” Koç
Further announcements from HEROIC regarding potential roster adjustments are anticipated shortly after the conclusion of the Austin Major.
G2 Esports Strengthens CS2 Lineup with Key Additions
Following the transfer, G2 Esports’ official CS2 lineup will feature:
- Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa
- Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski
- Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač
- Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko
- Álvaro “SunPayus” García (AWPer)
- Eetu “sAw” Saha (Head Coach)
SunPayus to Replace hades as Main AWPer
SunPayus is expected to assume the primary AWP role currently occupied temporarily by Olek “hades” Miskiewicz, who stepped in after G2’s sale of star AWPer Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov to Falcons earlier this year. SunPayus’s arrival provides G2 with a highly skilled and experienced sniper capable of stabilizing and elevating the team’s performance.
Coach sAw’s Transfer Marks Significant Strategic Move
Arguably more critical than SunPayus’s transfer is the recruitment of Eetu “sAw” Saha as head coach. sAw is widely recognized for his strategic brilliance, having successfully transformed underdog teams into serious championship contenders during his previous tenures at ENCE and HEROIC. His move to G2 Esports is viewed as a pivotal step toward solidifying their strategic foundations and positioning the team to compete effectively at the highest international levels.
Announcement Timing Driven by Major Tournament Regulations
This transfer was specifically announced before the BLAST.tv Austin Major to adhere to the tournament’s conflict-of-interest rules. These rules mandate public disclosure of impending roster moves to maintain competitive fairness and transparency, especially relevant if HEROIC and G2 were to face each other during the competition.
