In a massive shakeup within the CS:2 esports scene, renowned Russian player Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov has switched teams, moving from G2 to Falcons Esports. The transfer cost is said to have been up to $2.5 million.
In January 2022, an exceptionally skilled and rapidly rising 19-year-old AWPer (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player) who has gained worldwide recognition for his talents, moved to G2 Esports following his tenure with the junior team of NAVI.
In his stint with G2, he has amassed numerous trophies and awards, reaching the second spot in global rankings back in 2024. The reported cost to acquire him by G2 was $600,000, a substantial amount then, but undeniably a lucrative deal for the organization given his performance.
On April 13th, the CEO of G2 Esports, Alban Dechelotte, officially announced the player transfer and expressed appreciation for m0NESY’s valuable contributions to the team.
As a representative of the organization, I’m excited to announce that we’ve made the move to trade our cherished young goat within the CS team. However, I kindly request you to channel any feedback regarding this decision directly towards me, rather than our dedicated management, staff or players. This action was taken at a higher organizational level.
The rumors are confirmed – we have agreed to trade our young goat (CS) player. I kindly ask you to direct any feedback regarding this matter to me personally, as this decision was made at an organizational level. By the end of this year, Ilya’s contract will conclude and we have decided on…
— G2 Stilgar (@AlbanDechelotte) April 13, 2025
It’s really tough to see Ilya leave, but I hope he finds success and happiness wherever he goes, and I’ll always cherish the wonderful memories he created for us.
M0NESY expressed, “My time with G2 has been remarkable. I’m thankful for the memories and eager to see what the future holds as part of the Falcons.
I’m sorry, but that concludes it. Many thanks to each one of you who backed G2 and me throughout this journey. This experience has fortified me in ways I never thought possible. The people involved will remain etched in my memory forever. They were more than just a team; they were my home, my second family. Thank you for everything. ❤️
The tale within now takes its final bow…
— IlyaO (@G2m0NESY) April 13, 2025
m0NESY cost Falcons over $2 million, per report
According to CS insider Overdrive, the transfer was worth as much as $2.5 million.
OverDrive on m0NESY’s rumored move to Falcons:
“The m0NESY transfer was around $2–2.5 million!”
— Counter-Strike News (@TheCSTimes) April 5, 2025
The substantial transfer fee underscores m0NESY’s value at the highest level of CS.
As an enthusiastic supporter, I can’t help but express my excitement about Falcons Esports, a team that’s been fortified by Saudi investment. They’ve been strategically gathering a powerful squad, and the acquisition of m0NESY is a major milestone in their lofty aspirations. It’s truly thrilling to know that he’ll once again be playing alongside his long-standing teammate NiKo, who joined the team at the start of this year.
While they triumphantly claimed victories at the BLAST World Final 2022, IEM Katowice 2023, and IEM Cologne 2023 – three highly esteemed tournaments within the CS scene – they narrowly missed capturing the Major title. However, securing that elusive Major victory is undoubtedly a top priority for them on their new team, the Falcons.
Falcons roster is now:
- Emil ‘Magisk’ Reif
- Nikola ‘NiKo’ Kovač
- Damjan ‘kyxsan’ Stoilkovski
- René ‘TeSeS’ Madsen
- Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov
- Danny ‘zonic’ Sørensen (c)
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2025-04-14 15:48