We feel a great deal of nostalgia as we announce that our legendary player, Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen, will no longer be part of our Counter-Strike team as of today.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Peter for his immense contribution to our club. We will always remember his legendary gameplay, competitive spirit, kindness, and commitment to the team. Dupreeh is one of the greatest champions we have ever brought into our sports project. He will forever remain the first professional player in history to have competed in every Major, won 5 of them, and helped us win this unique home Major. We wish him the best in his future endeavors and are confident that his next adventure will be filled with new achievements.
Peter is not just a player; he is a major part of our CS:GO legacy. His contributions were instrumental in improving Team Vitality’s results in CS:GO, and his incredible experience was decisive in winning the final CS:GO Major in Paris. Nearly two years of hard work, dedication, and great personal adventure that we will cherish forever. His legacy will remain etched in our hearts and in our history.
In this context, we would like to share a few heartfelt words from Peter himself, expressing his feelings about this important transition:
“Thank you for this extraordinary journey; winning this fifth Major with Vitality was a unique moment. Although I don’t think we have reached the end of the road with the current team, I respect Vitality’s decision and wish them the best for the future. I believe I am capable of continuing to compete at the highest level. And I will take advantage of my vacation to explore the possibilities that this new chapter in my life offers. Obviously, I would like to win a 6th Major in my hometown next year. But winning a Major is not easy, and I would like to find a team that shares my ambition, professionalism, and determination to give my all to achieve my goal.”
While we feel the weight of his departure, we also recognize that change is an integral part of a club’s life. Peter’s departure gives us the opportunity to bring a new talent into our team to build a new generation of champions. Danny “Zonic” Sørensen, Head Coach, firmly believes that this transition, although difficult, will allow us to develop new talents and strategies that will keep our team at the forefront of the Counter-Strike scene.
With this in mind, we are delighted to announce that Shahar “flameZ” Shushan is joining Team Vitality. A young Counter-Strike prodigy, Shahar has a bright future ahead of him, and we are confident that, under Zonic’s guidance and alongside our players, he will thrive and continue Team Vitality’s legacy in the game.
We thank our fans for their unwavering support during this transition. We are excited about the future and assure you that we will do everything to make you proud.