Virtus.pro announced the exclusion of David "⁠n0rb3r7⁠" Danielyan from the main roster. This decision leaves the team's lineup incomplete — previously, VP also parted ways with captain Dzhami "⁠Jame⁠" Ali.

According to Valve's rules, the team risks losing its ranking points in the case of further changes. However, such a scenario is unlikely: Virtus.pro is preparing a rebuild around Denis "⁠electroNic⁠" Sharipov, Evgenii "⁠FL1T⁠" Lebedev, and Petr "⁠fame⁠" Bolyshev.

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Return and Departure

This is already the second time for n0rb3r7 to find himself on the bench at Virtus.pro. His first exit occurred at the beginning of 2023 after a decision to replace him with Aleksandr "⁠KaiR0N-⁠" Anashkin. However, just a few months later, during the Paris Major RMR, n0rb3r7 returned to the lineup, staying with the team for the next one and a half years. The player held a complex supporting role and during this time helped Virtus.pro win a title at IEM Rio Major and thrice at the ESL Challenger.

Virtus.pro's Interest in FL4MUS

Amidst the reshuffling, Virtus.pro is considering signing Timur "⁠FL4MUS⁠" Marev, a player from GamerLegion. According to HLTV, the 20-year-old Russian talent is one of the main priorities for the organization to fill vacant positions. FL4MUS showcased his talent with Nemiga, participating in IEM Chengdu, and later joined GamerLegion, replacing Isak "⁠isak⁠" Fahlén. The season for his current team ended with mixed results, including a 12th-14th place finish at the Shanghai Major.

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Changes in the Virtus.pro lineup mark the beginning of a new era for the team. The organization is focusing on building a strong core around star players, while the interest in FL4MUS emphasizes the drive to find young talents to strengthen the roster.