Falcons’ b1t Transfer Rumors Debunked: NAVI Confirm Long-Term Contract, Buyout Required

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Meta description: Rumors linking NAVI star b1t to Falcons face pushback after BanKs confirms NAVI say the rifler is on a long-term contract. Here’s what’s verified.

NAVI Shut Down “End of Year” b1t Contract Rumors

Speculation around a potential Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy transfer to Team Falcons has intensified in the CS2 community, but recent verified comments suggest the move is far from straightforward.

On the All About Counter-Strike podcast, esports journalist James “BanKs” Banks stated that he personally contacted Natus Vincere to clarify circulating rumors claiming that b1t’s contract expires at the end of the year. According to BanKs, NAVI denied that timeline and confirmed that b1t is currently on a long-term contract.

This directly contradicts earlier speculation that Falcons could simply wait out the deal and sign the player without a transfer fee.

Falcons and G2 Reportedly Explored a Buyout

BanKs also added that Team Falcons had previously inquired about buying out b1t’s contract, and that G2 Esports explored a similar option in the past. While no figures were mentioned and no negotiations were confirmed as active, the statement reinforces that any b1t transfer would require a significant buyout and NAVI’s approval.

At the time of writing, neither NAVI nor Falcons have publicly commented beyond this clarification.

Why Falcons Are Constantly Linked to Tier-1 Stars

Falcons’ interest in b1t fits a broader, well-documented pattern. Throughout 2024–2025, the organization has been repeatedly linked to high-profile CS2 stars, including confirmed negotiations with G2 Esports over Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov, as reported by HLTV.

These aggressive market moves have positioned Falcons as one of the most ambitious spenders in the CS2 transfer scene — making rumors around elite riflers like b1t unsurprising, even if they don’t materialize.

Role Pressure and “Superteam” Reality

Falcons players themselves have previously addressed the challenges of building star-heavy rosters. In an HLTV interview, René “TeSeS” Madsen explained that adding elite players often forces others into less glamorous but necessary roles, stating that anchoring becomes inevitable when teams are stacked with stars.

This context matters because b1t is not just a mechanical upgrade — he is a system-defining rifler, and adding him would require further role restructuring inside Falcons’ lineup.

NAVI Roster Teasers Add Fuel — Not Confirmation

Amid the discussion, NAVI rifler Ivan “iM” Mihai posted a cryptic message on X featuring a signing emoji and the word “soon.” While the post sparked speculation about upcoming NAVI news, it does not confirm any change involving b1t and should be treated as a general teaser rather than transfer evidence.

What’s Actually Confirmed vs. Rumor

Confirmed:

NAVI told BanKs that b1t is on a long-term contract

Falcons and G2 have previously explored buyout options

No public confirmation of active negotiations

Unconfirmed / Speculation:

Exact contract end date

Buyout price

Falcons’ current level of interest

Final Verdict

At this stage, the most realistic scenario is that b1t remains with NAVI unless the organization actively decides to sell and a buyer meets their valuation. The idea of an imminent free transfer appears inaccurate based on the latest verified clarification.

As always in CS2 roster moves, the situation can change — but for now, the “b1t to Falcons” narrative is more market noise than an active transfer story.