A baptism of fire this Friday evening for Klanik Esport, the rising star of Marseille esport. The team will open the ball for the first evening of Division 2 of League of Legends competition. expected event. “It is the number one esports game. It is also the closest to the fan experience that can be found in sports,8 present Alexandre Festeris, founder and CEO of Klanik Esport. We are in the sports logic, we got through Mastercard Nexus Tour (equivalent to Division 3) and since one year, we are in Div.2. The goal is to be among the top 10 to 15 esports clubs in France. So this competition is important for us, especially to represent Marseille, so dear to our hearts.” He adds. “Regional anchoring is one of our priorities.”
A club so proud of its city, that it introduces its newly appointed players to its monuments and its history. “When players come to train at our premises, we prefer to integrate them fully. They always tour Marseille. We familiarize them with the habits and customs of the city, get them into the swing of things and share our values and our enthusiasm.”, says Alexandre, with a smile on his face. “We try to have players who have grit, who are fiery, who want to go forward, to provide that important balance for us.”
A clear tide
For Thomas Cambier, the team manager, the choice was made quickly. “For the staff, it was quicker because with the coach and assistant manager, we shared the same work rigor. For the players, the choice was very clear… We have players who are very strong individually and want to work continuously. Plus, they all get along really well. It’s a very fun atmosphere and that’s what we wanted“
With three players on site to improve and two others who have been remote, training is going well. “We want stability for the 2024 season. We are giving everything to get there and the players are training accordingly.”, Thomas clarifies. “The goal is to aim for the podium and stay with this team by avoiding a transfer window that would destabilize our team cohesion.”. “We must learn our skills, develop our history so that, eventually, we come to LFL (equivalent to Division 1)”, Klanik completes the creator of Esport.
In search of Marseille excitement
As for the future, this club does not lack ambition. “The people of Marseillais are just waiting for something to burn back that brings them together. The goal is not to be OM, but to please so that Marseilles is behind us. We have an identity, so let’s be another club in the city of Marseille“, declares Alexandre enthusiastically.
“Every day we park next to the velodrome with the players. One day, we told ourselves it would be crazy to play Vél in front of 80,000 people!“, added the manager, his face lit up.
Shock this Friday evening against Lille Esport The start of the season is crucial. “It’s south against north. We have to represent the South and Marseille, the best we can. We are ready and we will win.”Thomas confidently announces.
The competition can be followed on Twitch this Friday at 6pm. Every week, Tuesdays and Fridays too. On July 2, the teams will meet for a special “offline” day in Aix-en-Provence for the Div.2 day, in front of spectators. This will be the highlight of the competition.
