FURIA Announce FalleN As Their New Player

Gabriel “⁠FalleN⁠” Toledo has been unveiled as a FURIA player, ending all speculations 

After much anticipation, FURIA Esports have finally announced the completion of their highly sought-after signing: Gabriel “⁠FalleN⁠” Toledo. The seasoned veteran's arrival at FURIA comes after weeks of intense speculation and numerous reports linking him to the organization. With the fall season on the horizon and IEM Cologne 2023 looming, FURIA have managed to secure the services of FalleN, whose leadership and AWP expertise are expected to propel the team to new heights. Fans and critics alike eagerly await the debut of this revamped FURIA roster, now fortified by the addition of a true legend in the CSGO scene.

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After a productive 17-month tenure, FalleN and Imperial officially concluded their partnership on Sunday. The accomplished Brazilian player joined the team in February 2022 as part of the highly anticipated “Last Dance” initiative, featuring fnx and fer. Together, they achieved notable milestones, successfully securing qualifications for both the prestigious PGL Antwerp and IEM Rio Majors in 2022.

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The arrival of the two-time Major winner has brought a wave of excitement to his new squad. Building on his exceptional performance at Imperial, where he maintained an impressive 1.09 rating, FalleN will now step into the role of the team's primary AWPer, replacing Rafael “⁠saffee⁠” Costa, who joined MIBR. 

“FalleN is recognized as one of the greatest CS players of all time and has a successful career spanning over a decade,” FURIA said in their official statement. “His journey is marked by numerous achievements and important titles, including two Major victories in 2016, the game's premier global competition, and his well-known role in leadership and the development of high-performance players and teams.”

“FalleN's arrival represents a moment of unity for Brazilian esports.” FURIA's Co-Founder and Co-CEO, André Akkari said. “This union brings together the best that Brazil has produced from two different generations. Two sides that were once opposed, separated by a rivalry that has been created for years, are now together in a movement that unites generations and the Brazilian CS community.”

With his recent departure from Imperial on Monday, Marcelo “⁠chelo⁠” Cespedes is also reportedly set to join FURIA and claim the last available spot on their roster. FURIA fans would hope that FalleN and chelo’s reunion would elevate the club to new heights next season.