Cloud9 are expected to field fnatic backup member Maikil "⁠Golden⁠" Selim at ELEAGUE Premier, according to a report from Flickshot.fr.

The Swedish player has been earmarked as a stand-in for the North American event as Cloud9 seek a replacement for Tarik "⁠tarik⁠" Celik, who is believed to be on the brink of joining MIBR, as initially reported by DBLTAP.

Golden has been on the lookout for a new challenge since being ousted from fnatic's starting line-up to make way for William "⁠draken⁠" Sundin, who was signed from NiP.

Golden is expected to lead Cloud9 in Atlanta

The 24-year-old, who led fnatic to victories at IEM Katowice and at the WESG Finals, will not be Cloud9's only stand-in at the event, however, as the team will continue to field mousesports' Martin "⁠STYKO⁠" Styk, who made his first appearance for the current Major champions at ESL One Cologne.

ELEAGUE Premier will run from July 21-29 at the G-FUEL Arena, in Atlanta, with eight teams vying for their share of a $1 million prize pool.

This means that Cloud9 are expected to attend the event with: