Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov, the young AWP sensation formerly of G2 Esports, has officially joined Team Falcons, marking one of the most high-profile transfers in Counter-Strike 2 to date. This move positions Falcons as a serious contender heading into premier tournaments such as the BLAST Major Austin 2025 and the upcoming IEM Melbourne 2025.
G2 Esports Confirms m0NESY’s Departure Ahead of Contract Expiry
G2 Esports CEO Alban Dechelotte confirmed m0NESY’s exit via his official Twitter account, stating that the Russian prodigy’s contract was set to expire later this year. The organization opted to part ways early to begin a fresh rebuild phase.
This decision, though bittersweet, ends a significant chapter in m0NESY’s development as one of the world’s elite AWPers, after rising rapidly through the tier-one CS2 scene.
Degster Exits Falcons After MVP Performance in Bucharest
Before announcing the acquisition of m0NESY, Falcons CS2 also confirmed the departure of Abdul “degster” Gasanov, who recently led the team to victory at the PGL Bucharest 2025. In a dominating 3-0 win over Team Vitality, degster earned MVP honors, sealing his stint with Falcons on a high note.
Despite his strong performance, Falcons appears to be shifting toward a younger, more aggressive playstyle, with m0NESY expected to take the team to the next level.
Falcons Reveal New CS2 Roster with m0NESY and NiKo
With degster out and m0NESY in, Falcons’ new star-studded lineup is now official:
Current Falcons CS2 Roster:
Magisk
NiKo
Kyxsan
TeSeS
m0NESY
This lineup brings together two former G2 legends, NiKo and m0NESY, in a reunion that fans across the esports world are eager to witness.
Transfer Fee: Falcons Reportedly Pays Millions for m0NESY
Although the official transfer amount has not been disclosed, multiple reports estimate that Falcons paid between $2 million and $2.5 million for the 19-year-old Russian. This figure places m0NESY among the most expensive CS2 players in history, a reflection of both his mechanical skill and market value.
When Will m0NESY Debut with Falcons?
Fans won’t have to wait long to see the new Falcons CS2 lineup in action. The team is set to debut at the IEM Melbourne 2025, where they will face Portuguese squad SAW in their opening match.
This will also be the first official game where NiKo and m0NESY team up again — a reunion with high expectations and the potential to redefine Falcons’ future in the tier-one competitive scene.