FaZe Clan Transfer Rumors: Thorin Says Fans Are “Too Ambitious” — What’s Realistic in CS2 Rostermania

FaZe Clan, one of Counter-Strike 2’s most popular organizations, has been at the center of intense transfer rumors — but veteran CS journalist Duncan “Thorin” Shields warns the community to temper expectations. Thorin claims fans have grown “too ambitious” about which top players FaZe can sign, and that many of the wild roster predictions circulating online don’t match FaZe’s realistic plans or financial willingness. 

Thorin Pushes Back on Overhyped “Superstar” Signings

According to Thorin, many fans assume FaZe will go after every available CS2 star this offseason — but his sources suggest that’s unlikely. While FaZe can make big moves, Thorin says community expectations about names and spending are frequently overblown. 

This commentary comes after FaZe’s strong but imperfect run at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, where the team finished second place — losing in the grand final to Team Vitality. 

Thorin’s position contrasts with social media speculation about transfers involving elite players, reminding fans that not every rumor should be treated as imminent fact.

Verified Recent CS2 Roster Moves

Here are several real, source-verified player moves and rumors involving FaZe and other top organizations:

1. Twistzz Returns to FaZe Clan

Russel Twistzz — one of FaZe’s most notable riflers — rejoined FaZe in late 2025 after leaving Team Liquid. 
Twistzz previously replaced rain on FaZe and acknowledged he always knew he would take that spot — and publicly defended the professionalism behind the roster change. 

2. Player Signings and Departures

Frozen (David Čerňanský) officially signed with FaZe as a rifler to help fill roles after Twistzz’s earlier departure — reuniting him with teammates like karrigan and ropz.

ropz (Robin Kool) left FaZe in early 2025 and publicly reflected on his time with the org as a dream come true.

Other High-Profile Rumors Around the Scene

✔ s1mple Next Move: Legendary AWPer s1mple has been linked with a potential FaZe move after his NAVI contract expires, according to FURIA captain FalleN. However, this is future speculated timing — not a confirmed transfer yet. 

✔ s1mple joined FaZe on a short-term loan earlier in 2025 but didn’t sign permanently — and according to HLTV insiders, a permanent FaZe deal wasn’t in the cards at the time. 

 FaZe Leadership & Player Comments After 2025 Major

FaZe IGL karrigan gave emotional reflections after their Budapest Major run, calling 2025 the “worst year” of his career despite reaching the final and praising the team’s resilience. 

Twistzz has also publicly acknowledged that he expected to replace rain in FaZe and didn’t view the decision as unprofessional, showing internal confidence in FaZe’s strategy.