{"id":38478,"date":"2024-09-17T21:01:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T01:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=38478"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T01:01:53","slug":"astralis-add-cadian-to-their-cs2-roster-as-in-game-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/astralis-add-cadian-to-their-cs2-roster-as-in-game-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Astralis add cadiaN to their CS2 roster as in-game leader"},"content":{"rendered":"

Astralis has announced the signing of Casper “cadiaN” M\u00f8ller as their Counter-Strike 2<\/a> new in-game leader (IGL), replacing Alexander “br0” Bro.<\/p>\n

The move reunites cadiaN with his former Heroic teammates, Martin “stavn” Lund and Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard, less than a year after their public split from Heroic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Danish trio’s reunion is notable, given that stavn and jabbi’s decision not to play with cadiaN was a key factor in their departure from Heroic.<\/p>\n

Despite the rocky history, cadiaN emphasised that the past issues have been addressed and the team is now fully aligned. <\/p>\n

“We’re still hungry for trophies and share the same tactical vision that drove our success before,” he said.<\/p>\n

This transition marks cadiaN’s move from Team Liquid, where he was recently benched, to leading Astralis.<\/p>\n

This change also allows Nicolai “device” Reedtz, the legendary nine-time top-20 player, to return to his former role as Astralis’ primary AWPer.<\/p>\n

Device had taken on the IGL role earlier in 2024, but after a period of mixed results, including disappointing exits at IEM Cologne and ESL Pro League<\/a>, he openly expressed frustration with his performance.<\/p>\n

CadiaN\u2019s arrival now shifts leadership duties away from device, allowing him to focus on his AWPing.<\/p>\n

Astralis’ revamped roster includes device as the AWPer, cadiaN as the IGL and rifler, with Staehr, jabbi, and stavn rounding out the lineup.<\/p>\n

The team is set to debut under cadiaN’s leadership at the BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024<\/a> in Copenhagen before turning their attention to the Shanghai RMR in hopes of qualifying for their first Major since 2022.<\/p>\n

Astralis\u2019 sports director, Kasper Straube, expressed excitement about cadiaN’s arrival, calling him a “winner\u2014energetic and passionate in everything he does.”<\/p>\n

The organisation hopes that his tactical prowess and leadership will help them return to the top of global Counter-Strike competition.<\/p>\n

CadiaN himself said he shares Astralis’ vision of striving to be the best, and despite past controversies, he is committed to building a top Danish team that competes for major titles.<\/p>\n

The move marks a bold new chapter for Astralis as they aim to reclaim their place among the world’s elite teams.<\/p>\n

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Welcome cadiaN \ud83d\udd25 Rifler & IGL pic.twitter.com\/bd6poJn0zt<\/a><\/p>\n

— Astralis Counter-Strike (@AstralisCS) September 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n