North sign Lekr0 from NiP

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The Danish team North have signed the 27 year old rifler Jonas “⁠Lekr0⁠” Olofsson from NIP after 3 months of benching.

The organization have announced the signing of Lekr0, 3 months after being dropped from their active roster and after many reports.

Heja @Lekr0!

Can't wait to see you in action for #NorthCSGO ?#HearTheRoar https://t.co/q9S7YTX0tF
— North (@TheNorthIsHere) August 21, 2020

The Swedish player will fill the spot when Markus “⁠Kjaerbye⁠” Kjærbye left the org in July.

Lekr0 spent two years at NiP when he was signed from fnatic in July’18 as a replacement for ⁠draken⁠.

He became the IGL after a month later following difficult run at ESL One Cologne and also lead the team to their first Major in two years when they won the minor leading to the London Major.

Finally its official that I will be joining North, I will be giving my all in my new jersey!??
Cant wait to start grinding with the guys, im really excited to play my original role again?
Thanks for all the support while in NiP its been great! Hope to see you guys still❤️?
— Lekr0 (@Lekr0) August 21, 2020

The Swede’s tenure with the team ended in May after he was moved to the bench when NiP signed Hampus “⁠hampus⁠” Poser.

Lekr0 will make his debut North at Nine to Five tournament. The Danish team will enter the tournament in the playoff stage, which will begin on the 25th.