Counter Strike: Global Offensive- Twitter Reacts to FaZe Clan Acquiring NA Legend Twistzz

Published 01/31/2021, 10:45 AM EST

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In a shocking turn of events, FaZe Clan has announced the acquisition of NA legend, Twistzz to its Counter Strike: Global Offensive roster. The organization was looking for someone to fill the shoes of the legendary NiKo after the two parted ways. The ailing issue of finding a perfect replacement has finally come to a close with this latest acquisition.

The rumors of this massive transfer first appeared in the community when the Twistzz stepped down from Team Liquid’s active roster.

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FaZe Clan adds another key player to its Counter Strike: Global Offensive roster

2020 has not been the greatest year for FaZe Clan in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The roster went through many shuffles throughout the year and losing Olofmeister because of exhaustion was probably the biggest loss for the organization. At the end of the year, FaZe saw yet another key player in Nikola ‘NiKo’ Kovač exiting the team.

These were two big shoes to fill and with the addition of Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken, FaZe Clan has found the last piece of the puzzle.

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The pro player had already made the announcement of stepping away from his former team. He had also revealed that he was looking to explore free agency and looking for something new. Twistzz spent nearly 4 years with his former team, and in 2019, he achieved an amazing feat by winning 8 international tournaments.

The ace player offered a response, admitting how excited he is about his new journey with new teammates. The addition of Twistzz will once again make FaZe Clan’s roster a team of 5 veteran superstar players.

Twitter reacts to FaZe Clan’s latest acquisition

Professional players from across the world offered their reaction to this massive transfer. This news was surely going to send shock waves in the community, as FaZe Clan has once again built a dream team of 5 highly skilled players of the sport.

The young prodigy of FaZe Clan in Broky and now teammates with Twistzz reacted to the news, and he is ecstatic about his addition.

Former teammate and now rival in Team Liquid’s Elige is looking forward to playing against him. The two teams are set to clash against one another to kick-start the regional circuit.

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Esports broadcaster Jacob ‘Pimp’ Winneche hopes that this roster lives up the expectation

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Now that the team is set and FaZe Clan has finally completed its roster, it will be interesting to see how the new team performs. Twistzz is one of the best players out of the NA region and this transfer will definitely add more power to the roster that already comprises grizzled veterans of the scene.

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Ayank Chourasia is an eSports author at EssentiallySports and has been professionally writing since 2016 and has worked across many fields. He regularly keeps tabs on a wide range of professional esports like Dota 2, Valorant, CS and fighting games. He has been an ardent gamer since his childhood, and became a defender of the ancients in Dota 2 during his college days.
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