Sangal Transfer-List Norwi as CS2 Roster Rebuild Continues

05.01.2026 - 11:02

Sangal Transfer-List Norwi as CS2 Roster Rebuild Continues

Sangal have officially placed Evgeny “Norwi” Ermolin on the transfer list, confirming another key change to their CS2 roster during the ongoing offseason shuffle.

According to HLTV, the decision was made by mutual agreement, marking the second significant roster update for Sangal in a short period of time.

Why Sangal Transfer-Listed Norwi

Norwi’s transfer listing follows Evgeny “r3salt” Frolov’s return to 9 Pandas, after his loan deal with Sangal expired. With r3salt gone and Norwi now on the market, Sangal are once again left with an incomplete active lineup.

At the time of the announcement:

Sangal sit outside the top 60–70 range in global rankings

The roster has struggled to gain momentum since transitioning from the Astrum core

The organization has not announced a replacement yet.

Background: From Astrum Core to Another Rebuild

Sangal entered a new era in 2025 when they signed multiple former Astrum players, including:

Norwi

Patsi

clax

The move was widely viewed as a long-term CIS-focused project, with the organization publicly backing the roster’s potential at the time.

However, after months of competition, results reportedly plateaued, leading to renewed roster changes heading into the new CS2 season.

Player Connections: Norwi and r3salt

Norwi’s situation is also notable due to his close in-game relationship with r3salt, who previously described Norwi as his in-game leader and captain during their time together on earlier rosters.

That reunion at Sangal ultimately proved short-lived, as r3salt has now returned to:

9 Pandas