Monte parts ways with two players

Ukrainian esports club Monte has announced changes to its Counter-Strike 2 roster once again. This time, Ali "hAdji" Haïnouss and Vladyslav "leen" Stepanov have departed the team. The official statement was published on X social media.

The Ukrainian esports athlete has represented the organization since February of this year, while the French one – since April. In the closed qualifier for CCT Season 3 Europe Series 3 – the last tournament of the current season for Monte – the squad will feature Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras and Thomas "Djoko" Pavoni as stand-ins.

Bymas has been inactive since February of last year, when he was benched by Into the Breach, while Djoko has been on 3DMAX's bench since February of 2025.

Currently, Monte's occupies 81st place in Valve's official ranking of the world's strongest Counter-Strike 2 teams.

 Monte are now:

 Gytis "ryu" Glušauskas
 Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen
 Aurélien "afro" Drapier
 Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras (stand-in)
 Thomas "Djoko" Pavoni (stand-in)

 Ivan "⁠AiyvaN⁠" Semenets (coach)

Origin: x.com