After an extended period of negotiations, the renowned CS2 rifler Nikola "NiKo" Kovac has officially made the move to Team Falcons from G2 Esports. The highly anticipated announcement marks the culmination of over a year of discussions between NiKo and the organization.
The initial reports regarding this strategic shift surfaced when French streamer Sebastien "KRL" Perez disclosed details back in October 2023. It was revealed that the Saudi organization had expressed interest in acquiring m0NESY and Twistzz as well. While m0NESY was deemed "not for sale" by G2 owners at the time, Twistzz declined the offer. The ambitious plan of forming a super team was abruptly halted when NiKo decided to stay with G2 despite the earlier indications.
Despite the failed transfer, the ripple effects of these negotiations were palpable in the esports community. Zonic made his way to Falcons with the expectation of coaching a different roster, leading to the dismantling of ENCE's successful lineup to fill the vacated positions. This chain of events triggered a series of changes across the competitive scene, albeit not without its challenges. Notably, Falcons' pursuit of m0NESY was met with resistance from G2, who rejected a lucrative deal.
Speculations about potential recruits from FaZe or MOUZ's core, particularly Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo, surfaced but were thwarted due to complications in acquiring the Russian sniper. The latest buzz hints at Team Falcons finalizing a deal with Heroic's trio comprising TeSeS, degster, and kyxsan.
