After a stint in the Americas circuit, Latvian duelist ardiis is reportedly making his way back to the EMEA region. According to Alejandro Gomis from blix.gg, ardiis has reached a verbal agreement to join NAVI for the upcoming VALORANT Champions Tour 2024 season. This move would reunite him with his former teammates from the successful FPX roster that dominated the EMEA region in 2022.
The rumors of ardiis joining NAVI have been circulating since NRG’s disappointing performance at Champions 2023. Despite being one of the top teams in the Americas, NRG fell short of expectations with ardiis on their roster. The pressure was high for the team, as they had a strong core from the previous year and hoped that the addition of ardiis would elevate them even further.
While NRG had a solid season, competing against top teams like Evil Geniuses, LOUD, and Cloud9, there were moments of disappointment. Both ardiis and his teammate s0m had their highs and lows throughout the season. S0m had the challenging task of replacing Marved, but he proved himself capable. Ardiis, on the other hand, showcased his skills as one of the best Jett players in the region, while also demonstrating proficiency with Killjoy.
However, there were setbacks for both players. S0m’s lowest point came when he lost a seemingly unwinnable round to Paper Rex at Masters Tokyo. Ardiis, on the other hand, faced consequences for his trash talk towards Bilibili Gaming, which led to an early exit from the tournament. With these disappointments, changes were inevitable for the NRG roster.
According to Gomis’ report, ardiis is now on his way out of NRG, joining former teammates at NAVI. This follows a previous report stating that cNed would not be part of the NAVI roster for 2024. It seems that NAVI is aiming to recreate their successful core from 2022 and reach new heights with the reunion of their former players.
With ardiis potentially joining NAVI, fans can expect an exciting season ahead. The team has already proven their capabilities on the international stage, and with the addition of ardiis, they have the potential to achieve even greater success. As the VALORANT Champions Tour 2024 season approaches, all eyes will be on NAVI and their reassembled roster.
Source: DOTESPORTS
