Counter-Strike legend kennyS, who has been on the bench at G2 Esport since March 2021, has confirmed reports that he could have played on OG’s Valorant team, but was ultimately blocked by Riot Games for contractual reasons.
While a few months ago, kennyS confided his desire and his motivation to find a team on CSGO, in recent weeks, many rumors have announced a possible transfer of the French player to Riot Games’ FPS, Valorant.
And in a video posted on his YouTube channel, the inactive French Counter-Strike star confirmed that neL’s report1pv journalist, that he almost played for OG’s Valorant team was true and that he should have participated in the French Valorant Regional League.
Many CSGO players have made the transition to Valorant.
He explained that he was supposed to play Valorant for OG for a period of two months, which is about the length of a stage of the circuit. But, the transfer could not go through due to contractual issues.
“I was interested, it was a short term goal that I needed and wanted.” he explains. “I want to thank OG and G2 for trying to make this happen, but sadly it didn’t happen. Why ? Because contractually, Riot Games couldn’t let me play. What I understand.”
Although kennyS did not elaborate on what happened behind the scenes regarding his contract, the former G2 player went on to thank his fans and acknowledge their differing opinions on whether to move away from Counter-Strike.
“It could have happened, but it didn’t.“