Team Vitality Announces Contract Extensions for ZywOo and apEX Through 2028

Team Vitality has officially announced that Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut and Dan ‘apEX’ Madesclaire have signed new contracts to continue competing with the French organization through 2028. Both players originally joined Vitality’s Counter-Strike roster in 2018, helping build the organization from its initial all-French lineup into an international powerhouse. Together, the pair have secured three Major titles during their historic collaboration.

For ZywOo, the extension solidifies his continued presence on the only Tier 1 team of his career since joining from French roster aAa in September 2018. Reflecting on the announcement, ZywOo shared that Team Vitality has been his home for many years and expressed pride in their shared achievements. He noted that representing a French organization at the highest level remains meaningful, and that the team shares a mutual ambition to keep winning trophies.

Dan ‘apEX’ Madesclaire joined Vitality in October 2018 following a turbulent period in G2, evolving from an entry rifler into an in-game leader while maintaining his fragging capabilities. His leadership has guided the club to three Majors and two ESL Grand Slams. The confirmation of apEX's continuation also addresses recent questions regarding his upcoming leave for the birth of his first child, which will see him miss PGL Masters Bucharest. Looking forward, apEX expressed gratitude for the trust of the club, his teammates, and fans as they prepare for future competition.

Team Vitality CEO Fabien ‘Neo’ Devide celebrated the long-term renewals, highlighting the rarity of such loyalty and longevity in esports. Devide emphasized that by 2028, the pair will have spent a remarkable ten years with the organization, praising their consistent excellence and dedication in making Counter-Strike the flagship of the franchise.