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Falcons respond directly to transfer speculation

Team Falcons management have publicly denied rumours linking the organisation with high profile Counter-Strike signings, including Jimi Salo and Aleksi Virolainen.

The speculation gained traction on social media and smaller Telegram channels, with claims suggesting Falcons were exploring roster changes during the winter break. In response, both chairman Musaed “Msdossary” Al-Dossary and CS operations manager Xavier Roussac took to X to shut the reports down.

Where the Jimpphat and Aleksib rumours came from

The first wave of speculation linked Falcons with MOUZ rifler Jimpphat, before further claims suggested interest in Natus Vincere in game leader Aleksib, allegedly as a replacement for kyxsan. One of the main sources behind the reports was the Telegram channel Flick News, which lacks a strong track record when it comes to CS2 transfer leaks.

Falcons management made it clear that none of these claims reflect reality, confirming that the current five man lineup will remain intact heading into the new season.

A team used to change, but not this time

Since forming in 2021, Falcons have fielded more than 25 different Counter-Strike players, with roster changes happening almost every year. That history, combined with the organisation’s financial backing, has fuelled a long running joke among fans that Falcons are always “one star away” from success.

The team claimed its first CS trophy earlier this year at PGL’s studio event in Bucharest, with Abdul “degster” Gasanov and Emil “Magisk” Reif still on the roster at the time. Later additions, including Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov and Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin, helped shape the current lineup.

Falcons went on to reach four more finals before the end of the year but failed to lift another trophy, eventually falling to Spirit in the quarter finals of the StarLadder Budapest Major.

Zonic’s project remains unchanged

Head coach Danny Sørensen had previously stated that the roster would stay together even if Falcons failed to meet expectations at the Major. The latest statements from management back that promise.

There have also been rumours suggesting zonic’s contract could expire at the end of 2025. However, no credible sources support those claims. When zonic joined at the end of 2023, Msdossary described the appointment as a three year project, meaning the coach is still well within that timeline.

Falcons looking ahead to 2026

For now, Falcons are drawing a firm line under the transfer talk. Despite outside noise and fan speculation, the organisation is committing to its current players and staff, aiming to build consistency rather than chase another headline signing.

As Roussac put it, the focus is on returning in January, with the same lineup and a fresh push for results.