In one of many largest strikes ever in CS2 esports, Russian celebrity Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov has transferred from G2 to Falcons Esports, with the payment reportedly reaching as a lot as $2.5 million.
The 19-year-old AWPer, famend for his distinctive ability and speedy ascent as among the best gamers on the planet, joined G2 Esports in early 2022 after a stint with NAVI Junior.
Throughout his tenure with G2, he has secured a number of trophies and accolades, and was ranked the 2nd greatest participant in world in 2024. His payment to affix G2 was reported at $600,000 – an eye-watering sum on the time, however he’s definitely been a worthwhile funding for the org.
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G2 Esports’ CEO, Alban Dechelotte, confirmed the switch on April 13, expressing gratitude for m0NESY’s contributions.
“We’ve determined to just accept the commerce of our younger goat of CS,” the CEO stated. “I can solely ask you to direct your suggestions to me and to not the CS administration, employees or gamers as this was a call on org-level.
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“I’m very unhappy to see Ilya go however I want him one of the best and thank him for the magic moments he gave us.”
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m0NESY stated, “It’s been an unbelievable journey with G2. Grateful for the reminiscences and excited for what’s forward with Falcons.”
m0NESY price Falcons over $2 million, per report
Based on CS insider Overdrive, the switch was price as a lot as $2.5 million.
The substantial switch payment underscores m0NESY’s worth on the highest degree of CS.
Falcons Esports, backed by Saudi funding, has been actively assembling a formidable roster, with m0NESY’s acquisition marking a big step of their ambitions. He’ll now rejoin his long-time teammate NiKo on the crew, who joined at the beginning of the 12 months.
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Throughout their time collectively on G2, they secured the BLAST World Ultimate 2022, IEM Katowice 2023, and IEM Cologne 2023, three of essentially the most prestigious occasions on the CS circuit. Nonetheless, they fell in need of profitable the Main, whereas will certainly be prime of their checklist on Falcons.
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Falcons roster is now:
Emil ‘Magisk’ Reif
Nikola ‘NiKo’ Kovač
Damjan ‘kyxsan’ Stoilkovski
René ‘TeSeS’ Madsen
Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov
Danny ‘zonic’ Sørensen (c)
