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Counter-Strike superstar Nikola “NiKo” Kovač will reportedly leave G2 to join the Saudi Arabian organisation Falcons Esports. The reports further say that Falcons has agreed to buy out Niko’s contract from G2 for “a sum measured in millions.” If the reports are true, then it would end up being one of the largest transfers not just in Counter-Strike but all around the esports fraternity.
According to the reports by CS reporter neLendirekt of French site 1pv.fr, “the arrival of Nikola “NiKo” Kovač to Falcons is a done deal.” Niko will leave G2 at a currently unknown time and will move to Falcons to play under coach Danny “Zonic” Sørensen. Notably, Zonic is a five-time major winner with Astralis and Vitality.
However, Niko won’t be the only player who will move to the Saudi Arabian organisation. Along with him, Four-time Major-winning player Emil “Magisk” Reif is also likely to move to Falcons. As per HLTV, Magisk will be the first official signing of the ‘superteam’ for 2024.
Other than them, names like Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer and Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov might also join Niko in Falcons. m0NESY, who is Niko’s G2 teammate, has been offered a deal worth millions.
