Ocelote verlässt SK Gaming

Erst vor wenigen Stunden wurde am heutigen Nachmittag bekanntgegeben, dass SK Gaming in ihrem neuformierten League of Legends-Aufgebot auf ihren Starspieler Carlos ‚ocelote‘ Rodriquez Santiago verzichten wird, und dieser bis zum Jahresende nur noch die Position als Ersatzspieler inne hätte. Vor wenigen Minuten äußerte sich nun jedoch auch der Spanier selbst zu seiner Zukunft beim deutschen Traditionsclan und gab via Facebook zu verstehen, dass er SK Gaming verlassen werde und dem Team bis dahin nur noch mit seiner Erfahrung zur Seite stehen wolle. Als Grund gab der 23-Jährige Motivationsprobleme an. So sei das Kapitel SK Gaming trotz einer hervorragenden Zeit für ihn einfach beendet. Nähere Informationen zu seiner Zukunft als Profispieler wollte er seinen mittlerweile 373,000 Anhängern auf Facebook jedoch nicht geben.

Statement Carlos ‚ocelote‘ Rodriquez Santiago

As most of you already know, I fully took the decission of leaving SK Gaming around a couple of months ago. I just though it would be fair for SK to keep the ’new roster surprise‘ value, that’s the reason I remain quiet. I also though it would be fair if I helped the team to re-qualify for LCS, bringing in my knowledge and time before leaving. That’s why I’m still in as a sub before I oficially leave. The reasons for this departure are just motivational. It just feels like this wonderful page of this amazing book we were writing was done and not viable to grow.

I tried to find reasons to stay, really, especially for that hardcore fanbase I’ve been helping to create in this amazing club. For those teammates that wanted me In, to achieve the dream of winning worlds one day. For the sponsors, which btw I had a blast working with, that luckily still wanted me onboard. And ofcourse, for the organization that I loved and and always will. I got SK in my veins! But as I said, it was just not viable anymore. This club has always paid me amazing amounts of money (and always ontimwe), treated me nicely, and gave me a super nice window to grow myself and them along me. Alexander Müller, as Manager Director, has teached me the tricks and knowledge of this industry, has marketed me like no other, has ran along me for 13km just a day after beating me at Squash in a 7sets long game to recover from an LCS loss. Thank you, Alex!

Minsikko? You know this guy. What an amazing worker and friend aswell.
What about myself? I think it’s convenient to let you know what was my role these 3 years in here. Always ontime for trainings or partner’s arrangements. Always waken up first to go bed last watching replays. Grew as a leader, with (still) a lot to learn. Tried to motivated everybody along me to give their best on the field. Taken guilt like no other to protect teammates and organization from roster changes, dramas and internal issues. As you know already, I come from a sports environment, so basically, my job here is to set an example for gamers of how things should be done to succeed and improve this industry. What’s an athlete without all that? I would definitely do it again. 

I genuinely wish the best to SK Gaming, my teammates (and friends) Nyph and Candy, and ofcourse to Alexander Müller for giving me the chance of showing my full potential to the world.

Future is bright.

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