Who would have thought that in 2025 we would see Robin "ropz" Kool in a Vitality shirt? However, this is true and this Estonian star will make his debut tomorrow at BLAST Bounty.

Ropz's move to Vitality has become one of the most talked about events in recent roster changes. This move changed the balance of power and created new curiosity among fans. Can the reformed Vitality squad reach new heights and instantly become title contenders?

What happened

The decision to leave FaZe was not easy for ropz. He admitted that it took him a long time to make the decision, as he shared in an interview with BLAST: "I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for at least six months. I talked to FaZe and I know they want to keep me, but I'm not sure if I want to stay or look for other options. I even took a break, but it didn't feel like a break because I was under a lot of stress at the fish level Finally, I decided I wanted to go ahead and catch it start a new page in both my life and career."

The final year with FaZe was a chaotic one. The team has reached two major finals, but there is a nagging feeling within the group that potential has not been fully realized. "I think we weren't satisfied, we expected more. When you look at it on paper, two grand finals is a huge result, but as a team we felt we could do it more," Robin said.

Source: ESL

New challenges and perspectives

ropz's first impressions of the new team were extremely positive: "I met the guys, played a few matches with them and got some first impressions, and I think everything went really well. Everything went well." came out better than I expected. Everyone here is extremely good on and off the server, so I feel like we can settle in as soon as possible and start winning." Vitality conducted a short training camp and according to players, team cohesion was at a high level. The team will debut with their new roster at BLAST Bounty, where their first opponent will be Metizport.

Looking to the future

Among the roster changes, ropz also noted EliGE's move to FaZe. "Them getting EliGE will be very different than when they got me, they have a more aggressive player so I feel the result will be very different. I don't know what their playing style will be," he commented .

ropz himself hopes that the experience he has accumulated over the years with FaZe will help overcome possible difficulties and start winning immediately. "We will go to Katowice with the expectation of winning and we will enter many tournaments with the same expectation. We expect to win when necessary and that is why I am here", he concluded.

Conclude

Ropz's move to Vitality is not only a headline-making move, but also a new chapter in the career of one of the best players. His debut at BLAST Bounty will be the first test for the reformed Vitality squad and their performance will determine not only their near future but also how the teams fare at major tournaments may change.