In a recent interview with HLTV, Martin "⁠STYKO⁠" Styk shared details about joining and working at Monte. After his recent departure from Apeks, he joined Monte. Just 24 hours after announcing his departure from Apeks in a candid YouTube video where he expressed uncertainty about his future, he received an offer from Monte.

The transition, which seemed swift, was driven by his desire to take a short break, possibly for a few weeks or months, after an unexpected mid-season team reshuffle. However, the offer from Monte changed his plans.

Everything was right. This was a team where I could not only fit in but also develop

he explained

His new role at Monte, surprisingly, involves new responsibilities and playing positions, which will be an even bigger challenge for him, especially under the guidance of coach lmbt, with whom he had a successful past at Mousesports.

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Reuniting with lmbt, a coach familiar from his time at Mousesports, was a significant moment.

 He has his own style, and some people might hate it passionately, but it suits me. I need a somewhat strict, authoritative coach. It helps me develop. At the same time, we can talk about macro or micro CS, and we toss ideas back and forth with each other. With lmbt, it’s very easy, at least for me

he added

As for updates to maps like Dust 2 and Vertigo, he welcomes them. According to him, changes are inevitable, and instead of complaining, one must adapt and move forward. With limited time for training, the team treats official matches as live training sessions.

The next tournaments for Monte will start soon, and it's clear which tournaments they will focus on. But their main goal was to qualify for IEM Cologne, which will take place in August this year, with a prize pool of $1,000,000.

SOURCE - HLTV