Rumor: Version1 is close to signing Oderus

The North American organization Version1 is close to signing the Oderus of the Kansas City Pioneers. This is reported by British journalist and insider George Geddes, citing his own sources.

The deal is likely to close soon, while the Kansas City Pioneers are already looking for a new captain. Negotiations to acquire Oderus have been active for some time now. The acquisition could help Version1 fill the void left by the recently departed vanity, who left the team to join Cloud9 Blue earlier this month.

Version1 reportedly reached out to the Kansas City Pioneers a few weeks ago regarding the availability of the 19-year-old American. As a reminder, Oderus joined the Kansas City Pioneers in late June, while the organization recently announced that it had signed with former T1 coach fRoD.

Within a few months as part of the Kansas City Pioneers, the 19-year-old captain led the team to 5th-6th place at VCT 2021: North America Stage 3 Challengers 1, and 7th-8th place at VCT 2021: North America Stage 3 Challengers 2.

Version1 will be featured in the upcoming VCT 2021: North America Last Chance Qualifier alongside Oderus if the deal is closed by then. The championship will be the last chance for Version1 to qualify for the VALORANT Champions 2021. Qualifying will take place from 12 to 17 October following the completion of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2021: Stage 3 Masters - Berlin.

The possible composition of Version1 is as follows:

• Oderus.
• Zellsis.
• penny.
• wippie.
• effys.