The Portuguese organization SAW have officially confirmed the sale of their entire active CS2 roster. The decision brings an end to one of the most prominent national stories of recent years. The announcement featured the phrase “The end of an era” and included a farewell poster. It immediately sparked strong emotional reactions across the community.
What led to the decision
Earlier this week, RTP Arena reported that AWPer João Vieira was in talks with FlyQuest. He was discussed as a potential replacement for Iulian Harjău. At the same time, reports suggested that André Gil had entered the shortlist for the 100 Thieves project led by Håvard Nygaard and head coach Lukas Rossander. Meanwhile, sources indicated that the remaining SAW core — Christopher Fernandes, Adones Nobre, and António Barbosa — became the main transfer target for BC.Game.
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Official: SAW core moves to BC.Game
Shortly after SAW’s announcement, the destination of the roster core became clear. BC.Game officially confirmed the signing of MUTiRiS, krazy, and aragornN. The trio will join the established duo of:
- Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
- Denis “electroNic” Sharipov
With this move, BC.Game completed a major roster rebuild. The team had struggled in the Valve Regional Standings and finished the season outside the top 80. The acquisition of the SAW core, ranked 22nd in the global VRS at the time, offered a direct path back into relevance. MUTiRiS will take over as the team’s in-game leader.
No words can describe what I’m feeling right now. I just want to thank everyone who was part of this journey, MUTiRiS wrote. I’m extremely motivated to represent BC.Game. I can’t wait to share the server with s1mple and electroNic, he added.
Community reaction: pride, sadness, and hope
The Portuguese scene reacted with strong emotion. Many fans thanked SAW for “raising the Portuguese flag where it had never been seen before.” Several described the lineup as historic for the region.
Others supported the decision as a chance for new talent to emerge. At the same time, many expressed sadness over the breakup of a fully national roster. For them, the team symbolized the return of Portuguese CS to the tier-one level. A warm exchange between SAW and BC.Game on social media followed the transfer. SAW’s message, “Take care of them,” highlighted the mutual respect between the organizations.
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BC.Game current roster
- Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
- Denis “electroNic” Sharipov
- Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes
- Adones “krazy” Nobre
- António “aragornN” Barbosa
The roster sale marks the end of an era for SAW. At the same time, it opens a new chapter for the players on the international stage. The Portuguese scene now turns its attention to the next generation of talent.
