Cloud9 CEO debunks high-profile roster rumors while providing insights into professional esports team building strategies
The Rumor Mill Grinds to a Halt
As the 2022 League of Legends competitive season approaches, Cloud9’s leadership has taken decisive action to address widespread speculation about their roster composition. The organization’s founder and CEO Jack Etienne made a clear public statement denying rumors that three prominent European players would be joining their lineup.
In a definitive move to control narrative and set expectations, Cloud9’s chief executive Jack Etienne explicitly ruled out acquisitions of Bjergsen, Mikyx, and Hans Sama for their upcoming League of Legends competitive squad.
Following a challenging performance at the most recent League of Legends World Championship tournament, North American powerhouse Cloud9 has initiated comprehensive roster reconstruction efforts heading into the 2022 competitive calendar.
The departure of star mid-laner Luka ‘Perkz’ Perković back to the LEC with Team Vitality created significant roster uncertainty, fueling intense speculation about potential replacements throughout the North American competitive community.
Analyzing the Missing Pieces
With Søren ‘Bjergsen’ Bjerg preparing to resume competitive play following his coaching tenure, supporters had speculated about potential reunions with European standouts Steven ‘Hans sama’ Liv from Rogue and former G2 support specialist Mihael ‘Mikyx’ Mehle. However, Cloud9’s leadership has delivered a definitive rejection of these possibilities.
Cloud9’s chief executive Jack Etienne utilized Twitter as his platform to clarify roster composition rumors, confirming that the organization’s new starting lineup will exclude the three European players most frequently mentioned in community speculation.
“Learning from previous off-season experiences, I’m exercising greater caution when discussing roster developments prematurely,” Etienne explained, adding “However, I must correct one persistent inaccuracy: our finalized roster definitively excludes @Bjergsen, @G2Mikyx, and @Hanssama.”
Acknowledging that “each possesses exceptional competitive abilities,” he concluded by stating they “will not become part of the Cloud9 organization.”
After last year I’ve learned to be careful about sharing roster information early but I’d like to clarify one false rumor. I’m certain the roster will not include any of the following people:@Bjergsen@G2Mikyx @Hanssama
They are all incredible players but won’t be joining C9
— Jack Etienne (@JackEtienne) November 3, 2021
Community Reaction and Industry Implications
The announcement triggered numerous humorous responses throughout social media platforms. Cloud9’s official organizational account questioned whether this meant “we’ve repeated our previous off-season disappointments?”
So you’re saying we lost the off-season once again?
— Cloud9 (@Cloud9) November 3, 2021
Former team member Perkz joined the conversation, humorously commenting “I certainly hope you aren’t acquiring Bjergsen while I remain on the active roster Jack. That situation would appear highly suspicious.”
As experienced League followers recognize, Perkz has demonstrated flexibility by transitioning between mid-lane and ADC roles previously. Had Cloud9 successfully recruited the Danish superstar, speculation suggests we might have witnessed another positional adaptation from the versatile competitor.
I sure hope ure not getting bjergsen whle im on the roster Jack
thatd be GIIIIIGA SUS
— Luka (@C9Perkz) November 3, 2021
While Cloud9 continues evaluating potential additions for their 2022 competitive lineup, maintain awareness of our comprehensive League of Legends esports coverage for ongoing developments and breaking news.
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