Andrej “babybay” Francisty is currently considering offers from teams participating in VCT China for the 2027 season, following reports that G2 Esports has chosen to part ways with him, as detailed by Sheep Esports.
At this moment, no specific organization or deal has been pinpointed. According to sources referenced by Sheep Esports, babybay intends to remain in China post-VALORANT Champions Shanghai to evaluate the proposals he has been presented with, emphasizing that his experiences in the region have turned it into a priority for him.
G2’s reported roster decision
The decision for G2 to move on from babybay for the 2027 season was reportedly made prior to Champions Shanghai. The organization plans to onboard Eduardo “Sato” Nagahama, who competed for Leviatán in the recent VCT Americas season.
G2 secured a position among the top four at Champions Shanghai, successfully advancing from the group stage and winning playoff matches against 100 Thieves and T1. This successful outcome capped a season where the team also claimed victory in VCT Americas Stage 1 and earned a spot in Masters Santiago.
- Player: American VALORANT competitor Andrej “babybay” Francisty.
- Reported status: considering offers in China; no signing is confirmed.
- G2’s reported plan: replace babybay for 2027, with Sato set to join.
- Latest international result: G2 placed in the top four at Champions Shanghai.
- Earlier G2 milestone: babybay joined for Stage 2 of 2025 and helped the team win the title.
A strong run with G2
Babybay resumed his competitive career in August 2025 after announcing his retirement at the close of 2023. He became a part of G2 for Stage 2 of that year, stepping in for Nathan “leaf” Orf, and contributed to the team winning the stage title and qualifying for Champions Paris, though leaf returned prior to the tournament.
Following Jonah “JonahP” Pulice’s departure to Sentinels at the conclusion of 2025, babybay continued with G2 throughout the 2026 season. Sheep Esports acknowledged him as the team’s second-highest-rated player during Champions Shanghai, where G2’s journey concluded in the semifinals after finishing in the top four. This result and the planning for the roster also reflect G2’s recent international journey in VALORANT.
What happens next?
Babybay is anticipated to consider the various offers while remaining in China, however, the reports do not specify a destination or provide a timeline for his decision. Meanwhile, G2 is said to be gearing up for 2027 with Sato designated as babybay’s successor.
The landscape for VCT China teams is evolving ahead of the upcoming season, yet babybay’s choices will only become clearer once an organization and player finalize an agreement. For the time being, his potential transition to China stays a matter of consideration rather than a confirmed contract.
