Betclic Sign ultimate from Liquid to Complete Polish Roster

Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak has found a new home in competitive Counter-Strike 2. The 22-year-old Polish AWPer has officially joined Betclic after being transferred from Team Liquid, the organization announced on Tuesday. The move fills the vacant sniper role on the Polish-majority roster and reunites ultimate with several compatriots he recently played alongside during Poland’s successful Esports Nations Cup qualification campaign.

The move ends a two-year stint with Liquid, where ultimate initially made a strong impression after joining from Illuminar in July 2024. His aggressive AWPing style helped him stand out early on, but his performances declined over time. This summer, Liquid opted to bring in Georgi “Jorko” Mitev as his replacement, moving ultimate to the bench at the start of July.

Betclic, a Polish-majority roster, had an AWPer vacancy after Olek “hades” Miskiewicz departed the team in July. The squad recently showed its potential by winning the Stake Pulse Beat I LAN event in Stockholm, a $60,000 tournament where they defeated Liquid in the grand final with a 2-1 scoreline. That victory helped Betclic climb more than 30 positions in the Valve Regional Standings, where they currently sit at 46th.

ultimate has already gained some experience alongside his new teammates. He represented Poland during the summer and helped the national side secure qualification for the Esports Nations Cup, playing alongside several Betclic members. The organization confirmed that fans will be able to see him in action with the team at the end of next week.

Betclic Finalize Roster with ultimate Signing

Betclic announced the signing on Tuesday, confirming that ultimate is the final piece of their active lineup. The organization expressed enthusiasm about the move, stating that the Polish AWPer is returning to his home country and will debut with the team soon. The announcement comes roughly one month after ultimate was placed on Liquid’s bench and just weeks after Betclic secured their first LAN trophy of the summer.

The team’s recent trajectory has been positive. Before adding ultimate, Betclic had already demonstrated they could compete with and beat top-tier opposition. Their grand final victory over Liquid at Stake Pulse Beat I was achieved with a roster that did not yet include ultimate, underscoring the existing strength of the core.

Betclic’s coaching staff, led by Grzegorz “SZPERO” Dziamałek, now has a full five-player roster to work with as they prepare for upcoming tournaments. The team’s recent VRS climb and LAN success provide a foundation as ultimate joins the lineup.

• Betclic won the Stake Pulse Beat I LAN event in Stockholm, defeating Liquid 2-1 in the grand final of the $60,000 tournament.
• ultimate competed in four Majors during his time with Liquid, and at the Austin Major and StarLadder Budapest Major he played Stage 3.
• The Betclic roster now consists of five Polish players: ultimate, Demho, Prism, ex1st, and Qlocuu, with SZPERO serving as head coach.
• Betclic rose more than 30 positions in the Valve Regional Standings following their LAN victory and currently rank 46th globally.

The signing also highlights the broader reshuffling within the Polish Counter-Strike scene. Betclic have been proactive in locking down their core, renewing contracts for Wojciech “Prism” Zięba and Patryk “Demho” Tomaszewski in July before finalizing the ultimate deal.

ultimate’s Path from Liquid to Betclic

ultimate’s departure from Liquid marks the end of a chapter that began with considerable promise. When he joined the North American organization in mid-2024, he was seen as a rising talent from the Polish scene. His early performances justified the attention, but consistency became an issue over the following two years. Liquid’s decision to sign Jorko signaled a new direction, leaving ultimate to seek opportunities elsewhere.

The move to Betclic places ultimate in a fully Polish-speaking environment for the first time since his Illuminar days. The roster includes familiar faces from the national team setup, which should ease the transition. His experience on the international stage, including deep runs at multiple Majors, provides Betclic with a player who has competed at the highest level of Counter-Strike.

For Liquid, the sale of ultimate closes a roster cycle that saw the organization pivot toward younger talent. The deal allows ultimate to continue his career in a setting where he is expected to take on a primary AWPing role immediately.

With the roster now complete, Betclic will look to build on their recent LAN success and push toward qualification for larger international events. For ultimate, the move represents a chance to reset his career and recapture the form that once made him one of the most talked-about young AWPers in the scene. The team’s next official appearance is expected shortly, giving the new lineup an immediate opportunity to test its chemistry in a competitive setting.