ChrisJ hints at signing with BIG in social media posts

Professional Counter-Strike veteran Chris “chrisJ” de Jong appears poised for a significant career transition following his departure from Mousesports.

The seasoned CS:GO competitor utilized his social media platforms to generate speculation about joining a new organization. While avoiding direct confirmation of his destination, his Instagram story featured the telling phrase “BIG news coming this week” accompanied by a German national flag emoji. These deliberate indicators strongly point toward an imminent signing with Berlin International Gaming.

BIG’s decision to pursue roster modifications comes as anticipated news for dedicated CS:GO enthusiasts who monitored the team’s recent competitive struggles.

The German roster demonstrated impressive form throughout late 2018, securing qualification for the 2019 Katowice Major by achieving top-eight placement at the FACEIT Major: London tournament. Their consistent showings in smaller competitions during the winter season positioned BIG as potential dark horse contenders for a deep Katowice run. However, their Polish campaign unraveled dramatically.

Despite entering the Legends Stage as the seventh-ranked seed, BIG suffered immediate elimination from the secondary group phase. The squad posted a disappointing 0-3 record against opponents considered beatable—Team Vitality, G2 Esports, and ENCE. This catastrophic performance eliminated their Challenger Status for the upcoming Berlin Major, forcing the organization to navigate the intensely competitive European qualifier circuit.

ChrisJ potentially represents the ideal candidate to spearhead BIG’s organizational resurgence. Having joined Mousesports back in 2013, he contributed significantly to transforming the squad from regional competitors into consistent major tournament participants.

Mousesports celebrated multiple championship victories during 2018, including first-place finishes at StarLadder & i-League StarSeries Season 4 and ESL One: New York 2018. Despite these achievements, the team grappled with persistent inconsistency throughout the competitive calendar.

Efforts to address performance fluctuations through incremental roster adjustments proved counterproductive, culminating in Mousesports’ elimination during the European Minor group stages. With major qualification no longer attainable, the organization initiated comprehensive restructuring by releasing ChrisJ, Martin “STYKO” Styk, and coach Sergey “lmbt” Bezhanov.

While ChrisJ’s arrival seems increasingly probable, BIG’s comprehensive roster strategy remains unclear. The organization currently maintains the complete lineup that competed at the Katowice Major and has yet to formally confirm ChrisJ’s acquisition.

Supporters should anticipate learning which players will depart following BIG’s Katowice Major failure, with this revelation likely accompanying the official confirmation of ChrisJ’s signing. For teams navigating similar roster challenges, consulting a Complete Guide to team building fundamentals can provide valuable insights.

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