Cloud9 spent on es3tag $2,1 million

General Manager of Cloud9 Henry "HenryG" Greer has published financial details of Patrick "es3tag" Hansen's contract. The North American organization spent $2,100,000 on the player's three-year salary and his buyout from Astralis.

HenryG noted that the Danish will take the role of an Entry Frager. Hansen's contract will be effective from October 25, when the DreamHack Open Fall 2020 - the last tournament of es3tag in Astralis - will be over.

According to previously published information, the total cost of Cloud9 for the new roaster is $5,973,000. Alex "ALEX" McMickin's signing cost $1,650,000, Ozgur "woxic" Eker $1,365,000 and William "mezii" Merriman $426,000. Ricky "floppy" Cameri had a valid contract with the organization and only his salary for three years - $432,000 - is registered.

The next match for Cloud9 will take place on November 3 as part of the quarterfinal of the Nine to Five #5 tournament, after which from November 9 to December 6 he will play in the second season of the Flashpoint league.