Look Sports Media – Canadian Valorant star Erik "penny" Penny is set to make a significant splash in the VCT EMEA scene. According to reports from looksports.media, the rising talent has signed with Apeks, joining the team for the second split of the VCT EMEA. This move marks a return to Tier 1 competition for Penny, who will be tasked with helping Apeks, the reigning Ascension EMEA champions, avoid relegation.
Penny first gained international recognition at Valorant Masters Toronto in May. Initially brought in as an emergency substitute for Team Liquid due to Ayaz "nAts" Akhmetshin’s visa issues, Penny’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. His standout performance, including a remarkable 30-18 KD on Phoenix in a crucial overtime win against Bilibili Gaming, solidified his reputation.
Despite rumors of a permanent contract with Team Liquid stemming from a misunderstanding regarding his substitute status, Penny remained with Tier 2 NA team YFP until this recent signing. He confirmed his move to Apeks earlier this morning, posting from Berlin, Germany.
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Penny will fill the void left by Peter "Governor" No, who departed Apeks in April due to injury. While Governor has since returned to competition with Winthrop Esports, Apeks’s decision to secure Penny suggests a shift in strategy, seemingly abandoning previous reports linking them to Aliaksander "SimonD4rk" Skoubel.
The stakes are high for Apeks. A strong performance is crucial to avoid relegation, as a finish outside the playoffs will send them back to Tier 2. The VCT EMEA season kicks off on July 16th, with Masters Toronto finalists Fnatic aiming for back-to-back split victories. The upcoming season promises intense competition, and Penny’s addition to Apeks adds another layer of intrigue to the already captivating EMEA landscape. Will Penny be the savior Apeks needs? Only time will tell.
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