{"id":20685,"date":"2022-06-07T22:55:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T02:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=20685"},"modified":"2022-06-07T23:01:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T03:01:17","slug":"kjaerbye-makes-his-way-back-to-competitive-csgo-returns-to-endpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/kjaerbye-makes-his-way-back-to-competitive-csgo-returns-to-endpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Kjaerbye makes his way back to competitive CS:GO, returns to Endpoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Endpoint has secured the services of Markus \u201cKjaerbye\u201d Kjaerbye, who completes the franchise roster as the fifth player. The Danish player returns after about a year hiatus away from competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The ELEAGUE Atlanta Major winner joins the franchise on the cusp of the ESL Pro League Conference Season 16 which commences on June 15.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Some Legends rise once and then fade away. A true Champion comes back for more.<\/p>\n<p>From \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 to the \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7<\/p>\n<p>Welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KjaerbyeCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KjaerbyeCS<\/a> \ud83d\udc4f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverStop?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverStop<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KjaerBACK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KjaerBACK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1C7KWycjja\">pic.twitter.com\/1C7KWycjja<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Endpoint CeX (@TeamEndpoint) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamEndpoint\/status\/1534173454223781900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 7, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The 24 year old is yet to feature in an international roster since his time with FaZe Clan. Overwhelmed and in need of clarity, Kjaerbye left the competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene stating motivational issues as his reason. He will be joining the Endpoint team which consists of Max \u201cMiGHTYMAX\u201d Heath, Joey \u201cCRUC1AL\u201d Steusel, Kia \u201cSurreal\u201d Man, and Guy \u201cNertz\u201d Iluz.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, Kjaerbye became the youngest player in the history of the game to win a Major MVP at age 18. He won this feat with Astralis and left the team to join North, where he struggled to find success.<\/p>\n<p>Talking about the signing, the franchise shared its delight in announcing the return of the rifler. Endpoint revealed in its press release that it took the organization about two months of talks with various organizations before arriving at this decision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter almost two months of intense talks with various organizations, we are delighted to announce that Markus &#8220;Kjaerbye&#8221; Kjaerbye has chosen Endpoint as his new home,&#8221; it read. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cKjaerbye needs no introduction to <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/\">CS:GO<\/a> fans. The youngest MVP ever at a Major Championship in 2017, his career includes stints at Dignitas, Astralis, North, and FaZe Clan, with victories at ELEAGUE Atlanta Major 2017, Dreamhack Masters Stockholm, and IEM New York Europe 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kjaerbye reacted to returning to Endpoint, tagging it as \u201cthe ideal place to pick up his rifle again.\u201d He shared his excitement and looked forward to impacting the team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m delighted to say I have found the ideal place to pick up my rifle again with Endpoint,\u201d Kjaerbye said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people behind Endpoint, and the culture they have created, have again and again shown they have the structures to allow players to maximise their potential, which is exactly what I\u2019m looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Executive Officer of Endpoint, Adam Jessop spoke about what it means to the franchise to have Kjaerbye back in the fold. He complimented the 24-year old for the talent and experience he offers. He stated that both parties&#8217; objectives aligned and that led to the decision of acquiring the Danish rifler.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a truly exciting prospect to be able to bring Markus into the Endpoint CS team,&#8221; Jessop said. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is no denying the caliber of talent and experience he will bring to the lineup. After having a number of conversations with him, I fully believe that he is as passionate and focused as ever, ready to continue his CS career again, and that we can help him along that journey. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;His renewed focus on physical and mental wellbeing resonates with our own objectives and was a key factor in the decision for both parties.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A Pro League champion \ud83c\udfc6<br \/>A Danish CS veteran \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0<br \/>A coach to take us to the next level \ud83d\udcc8<\/p>\n<p>Please welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RejinCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RejinCS<\/a> \ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ta90p4xMJL\">pic.twitter.com\/Ta90p4xMJL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Endpoint CeX (@TeamEndpoint) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamEndpoint\/status\/1529462692603432960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 25, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Endpoint had earlier made an addition to its roster on May 25, with the franchise parting ways with coach Allan \u201cAllan\u201d Hender and recruiting Allan \u201cRejin\u201d Peterson, formerly of MOUZ.<\/p>\n<p>Rejin and Kjaerbye will be available for the team starting their first campaign at the ESL Pro League Season 16 Conference. The tournament commences on June 16 and will be held in J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>\u2028<a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/news\/\" class=\"contentLinkBtn\">More esports news<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endpoint has secured the services of Markus \u201cKjaerbye\u201d Kjaerbye, who completes the franchise roster as the fifth player. 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