K27 sign fame on loan from Virtus.pro ahead of PGL Astana 2026

K27’s Counter-Strike 2 roster has been strengthened by Petr “fame” Bolyshev, whose rights are still owned by Virtus.pro. The move was announced by VP itself on Telegram, clarifying that it is a temporary loan deal.

The agreement runs until the end of May and does not include a buyout option. After the loan expires, the player will return to Virtus.pro, where both the club and the esports athlete will decide how to proceed with his career. Judging by the terms, the transfer was arranged primarily for the upcoming part of the season, including K27’s appearance at PGL Astana 2026.

In the new lineup, fame will replace Karim “relaxxie” Miftakhov, who previously left the team. For the 23-year-old rifler, this is a chance to return to an active roster after Virtus.pro placed him on the transfer list in February. At that time, the organization began restructuring after dropping to 93rd place in the Valve Regional Standings and decided to focus on its academy direction.

For K27, signing such a player looks like an important boost ahead of a major tournament. Fame already has experience competing at a notable level, as well as an individual achievement in the form of the MVP award at ESL Challenger Atlanta. Over a short stretch, his experience could help the team perform more confidently in its upcoming matches.

Until the end of May, K27’s lineup looks as follows:

• Aleksei “xeedo” Mikulich

• Danila “kashl1d” Dronov

• Daniil “qw1nk1” Kabilov

• Daniil “X5G7V” Maryshev

• Petr “fame” Bolyshev

• Grigoriy “balblna” Oleynik (coach)

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As a reminder, fame played for Virtus.pro from May 2022 to February 2026, after which he was moved to the bench.

PGL Astana 2026 will take place from May 7 to 17, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event will feature a prize pool of $800,000, which will be shared among 16 teams.