c9 transfer tenz for a "seven-figure deal"

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plus 5M they can buy another csgo roster https://twitter.com/esportsobserved/status/1399823806672277505?s=20

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DANG

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Its about time but damn they went for the full 7 figures??

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mattgg2015

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they had no choice but to pay the buyout at this point

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7 figures isnt even that much for esports, plenty of large transfers are around that much

it makes sense for a player of his caliber and size in an esport as big as valorant

device got sold for half a million for just a 6 month contract

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You reference CS but there have been VERY few transfers worth that much.

The only one I can think of is NiKo, which was reportedly in the low 7 figures.

Also, "an esport the size of valorant". Valorant really isn't even breaking into the top esports just yet. These values are all inflated due to EXPECTED growth, not actual growth.

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Valorant just started and there's already a 7 figure transfer. That's absurdly high for something that, while has potential, is not fully developed yet.

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well if you believe the viewership will continue on form what we see in Iceland, then no reason why it shouldn't be around the transfer price of other esports (like CSGO, league etc.)

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HeyClassic

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It's more for his brand and exposure/hype it brings than his actual pro gamer skill in tourney's, still definitely a substantial part tho

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TinglyPiano

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so around 1m I guess?

not bad I think if they really think valorant is the future. TenZ is basically the figure head of valorant at this point

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HeyClassic

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The buyout is speculated to be upwards of 5 million

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that is an insane amount. Jack is living his best life lmao

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bussin bussin

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The Esports Writer
@FionnOnFire
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"This weekend, they put pen to paper, acquiring TenZ for an overall buyout of $1.25 million"
"and i can confirm c9 weren't asking for 5 million dollars or that being anywhere near the actual buyout xD"

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HeyClassic

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well shit

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So basically it was another $1miliion on top of the $250K that had already been paid for the loan back in March/April. Considering TenZ's online and Twitch presence, I think both parties got a great deal.

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TinglyPiano

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surely if is 5 mil, then the title should be 5mil, not 7 figures. reporting 5mil sure draw more attention than just '7 figures'

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HeyClassic

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The amount hasn't been announced publicly (and 100% won't be) it's all just speculation, not enough to risk any reputation on

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EU_quiet

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C9B is a better version of SEN especially with leaf, xeppa, floppy... all T1 CS pros

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EU_quiet

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U can downfrag me all u want... Floppy had 4 days to learn Astra and played on 70 ping and they still made it to top 3

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if you think about it, c9 is actually the number 1 team in NA

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i agree they are pretty good for a team that just got a whole roster revamp

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I've been saying this, and people always shit talk. C9 will be TOP1 NA very soon.

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moet

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i dont question with c9b could be better than sen but none of them were t1 cs pros

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Hello? C9B WAS AT ESL PRO LEAGUE AND LEAF HAD WON 2 back to back majors at NA T1 CS

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moet

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tier 1 at na means literally nothing is more like tier 2/3 in europe

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leaf has won 2 back to back majors? What are you on about?

He's never even been to a major

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EU_quiet

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At NA T1 CS... u idiot

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NA scene is irrelevant atm

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Those aren't majors... u idiot

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100T have nitr0 and ethan. how many times 100T beat Sentinels since getting ethan? i dont think tiers from CS means shit in this game tbh.

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EU_quiet

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Ok whatever u say my guy... 100T have 2 boomers who can't aim... C9b have all mechanically sound players

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TinglyPiano

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best CS team for sure, but Valorant is different game. Not every skill in CS transfer to Val

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Why are fans getting happy over people who aren't even you getting rich

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cause we get to see more TenZ and SEN?

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Shanty

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Why do fans who watch normal sports get excited when a team signs a big name? Same reason. And hey, no reason to get jealous of a dude getting that pay check. Tyson seems like a nice dude outside the game, good to see him become successful.

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nah i mean i don't mid the fan angle of TenZ and SEN finally getting a stable roster but that C9 fans are celebrating C9 Jack getting rich? I mean it doesn't really make much sense knowing that the money probably wont even be put into Valorant now that they've got themselves what looks like a decent roster already

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I am worried that after some point TenZ might underperform(obviously i dont want this). Just hoping that Sentinels don't regret this decision.

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Shanty

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I don't know if the org really ever will regret it, though the Valorant roster itself might who knows. Even if TenZ falls off and just goes back to just streaming, SEN will get their investment back over time. It does bring in some good vibes for sponsors and investors for a team trying to shake of the Sinatraa allegations as well.

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Why would they regret it? It's not just tenz being a good player, it's also the fanbase he has. TenZ has a lot of media attention and a large fanbase. Most revenue of an esport org does NOT come from tournaments, but from sponsors etc.

Having a fan favorite like TenZ on your team does much more for sponsors and brand knowledge than winning tournaments (though winning iceland definitely is a big boost)

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hes only 20, hasn't even reached his peak yet.