NAVI have unexpectedly signed a player from Gaimin Gladiators

NAVI has signed Ask “Cy-” Larsen, former coach of Gaimin Gladiators, as the team's new coach.

This was announced on the club's official X (Twitter) page.

“He has many tier-1 trophies under his belt and a new stage ahead of him. We are happy to welcome Cy- as the new head coach of NAVI's main Dota 2 team!”

It is worth noting that Cy- coached Gaimin Gladiators for several years and helped the team achieve excellent results at two The International tournaments, as well as win EWC 2024.

Credits: NAVI

Many insiders also claimed that it was the dismissal of the Gaimin Gladiators coach that provoked the scandalous situation with the team at The International 2025.

Earlier, Talon Esports presented a new lineup, with three players returning at once.