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Johan steps down from Wanted Goons, set to take break from competitive CS2

PublishedOctober 21, 2026

Story dateOctober 20, 2026

Original sourceDust2.us

Wanted Goons have informed Dust2.us that Johan "Johan" Delgado has stepped down from the team and is set to take a break from competitive CS2 . The long-serving Wanted Goons member first joined the team back in January 2025 when the roster first joined Wanted Goons.

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