VALORANT player Xiesta signs a four-year contract with Gen.G

Gen.G Global Academy graduate Jung ‘Xiesta‘ Si-hwan has signed a four-year contract with Gen.G Esports’ VALORANT division.

This is the longest contract the South Korean organisation has ever finalised with a professional player in its history. 

Born in 2010, Xiesta was part of Gen.G Global Academy’s development programme, where he built his skills through ‘structured training and real competitive experience’, according to the organisation. 

The young prodigy has participated in competitive VALORANT events as part of the GenG Scholars team and also won the Ansan Esports Festival 2023. 

“I will work hard to repay you as much as you [Gen.G Esports] have believed in me!” Xiesta stated on X (Twitter).

At the time of writing, Xiesta is a Radiant player in VALORANT with 729 RR and ranks 31st in APAC during V26 Act 1.

That said, since the South Korean player is only 15 years old, he is ineligible to play in VCT. As a result, he has been loaned to the South Korean Challengers team ONSIDE GAMING. 

“A new talent who appeared like a comet, player Xiesta has signed a loan transfer contract with GGA through Onside,” the organisation announced. “Onside will be with him so that the player’s potential can shine to its fullest.”

It is unclear what sort of plans the organisation has for Xiesta; however, he will be eligible to compete in VCT in 2028 when he is 18. It is also interesting to note that Gen.G Esports’ duelists, Kim ‘t3xture‘ Na-ra and Kim ‘ZynX‘ Dong-ha, have contracts running until 2027.

Moreover, Xiesta has been practising duelist agents in Ranked, including Yoru, Jett, and Neon, according to his match history. As such, it will be interesting to see how the player will transition from being a ranked demon to an elite on-stage performer.

Editor’s Note: The quotes above have been translated from Korean; therefore, there may be slight variations.