neL: m0NESY remains in G2
The situation surrounding m0NESY caused a stir due to a report by journalist neL, who stated on X that the sniper remains with G2 Esports despite interest in transferring to Team Falcons . According to neL, the organization closed off the possibility of a transfer, even despite the player's desire, because losing both star players— m0NESY and Nikola "NiKo" Kovač—would be too serious a blow for the team.
Key Details of the Transfer Saga
The interest of Team Falcons in m0NESY was not unexpected: the organization has long sought to build a "super team," which NiKo has already joined. On the other hand, m0NESY has shown considerable results as part of G2 Esports , becoming one of the world's best young snipers.
In 2024 , Ilya " m0NESY " Osipov continued to be a key figure in G2 Esports . His best performance was at the PGL Major Copenhagen, where he posted an individual rating of 7.1, becoming the best among participants. G2, under his leadership, also won IEM Dallas, BLAST Premier Fall Final, and BLAST Premier World Final, cementing their status as one of the strongest teams of the year.
Rumors have it that Osipov's contract with G2 ends in a year, meaning the organization needs to either continue working with the player or risk losing him without compensation. However, G2 management has decided to close the door on m0NESY 's transfer, despite the player's interest in Falcons.
G2's Decision and Its Consequences
According to insider neL, G2 officially refused the idea of selling m0NESY , as the loss of two key players—NiKo and m0NESY —would be too big of an issue. G2's plan is to build the team around Osipov, as confirmed by the organization's CEO Alban Dechelotte.
Currently, G2 is working with Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa, who will replace NiKo in the star player positions. Meanwhile, Team Falcons are facing difficulties in finding new members: even with NiKo and Emil "Magisk" Reif on board, without m0NESY , their project loses appeal for other stars.
Why Is This Important?
G2's decision to retain m0NESY has strategic significance not only for the team itself but also for the entire CS2 scene. On one hand, it confirms G2's ambition to retain its position as one of the world's leading organizations. On the other hand, it complicates Falcons' ambitions to become a "super team," opening up new opportunities for other participants in the transfer market.
