Gentle Mates Sign ComeBack For VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2

Gentle Mates, a prominent team in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA, has announced a significant roster change by signing the promising young talent, Berkcan “ComeBack” Şentürk. This move is strategically timed ahead of the critical final stage of the season, reflecting the team’s commitment to enhancing their competitive edge.

### A Bold Strategic Move

At just 17 years old, ComeBack represents the second new addition to the Gentle Mates lineup this season. His inclusion follows the recent promotion of Yusuf Emre “Proxh” Tunc, who made his transition from a loan deal with Eintracht Frankfurt in May. This shift indicates Gentle Mates’ focus on nurturing emerging talents to bolster their performance as they prepare to take on tougher competitions.

### Addressing Performance Challenges

The roster adjustments come after a challenging first stage for Gentle Mates, where they concluded in 11th-12th place during VCT 2025 EMEA. This underwhelming performance was further compounded by their exit from the Esports World Cup 2025 EMEA Qualifier, where the team placed sixth. In response to these setbacks, Gentle Mates expressed a determination to revitalize the squad by integrating fresh talent, thereby enhancing their potential for success in the upcoming matches.

### ComeBack’s Promising Background

Berkcan “ComeBack” Şentürk made his debut in esports with PCIFIC Esports, later known as BBL PCIFIC, in April 2024. During his time with PCIFIC, ComeBack excelled in the Turkish VALORANT Challengers League (VCL) and played a pivotal role in the team’s journey to the EMEA Ascension, where they narrowly lost to Apeks in the grand finals.

In the following season, the core of the PCIFIC lineup remained intact, propelling BBL PCIFIC to victory in both the kickoff event and Stage 1 of VCL Turkey. The squad also triumphed at the inaugural VALORANT Challengers 2025 EMEA, securing a runner-up position in the second stage, which speaks volumes about the caliber of players in this roster.

### The Path Ahead

With ComeBack’s 18th birthday approaching on June 14, Gentle Mates wasted no time in securing his services as a new Duellist. He replaces Haydem “Click” Ali, who was released from the team last month. This timely acquisition is expected to inject new energy into the squad as they gear up for the VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2, commencing in July.

Gentle Mates aims to leverage this roster change not only to recover from previous disappointments but also to earn their ticket to the prestigious VALORANT Champions 2025.

### Conclusion

The signing of ComeBack is a testament to Gentle Mates’ proactive approach in an iterative and competitive environment such as the VALORANT esports scene. By integrating fresh young talent, the organization showcases its commitment to continuous improvement and ambition in securing a strong position in the league. As the upcoming stage looms, the VALORANT community will be keenly watching how these changes will unfold on the battlefield.