Thorin commented on S1mple's salary, hinting at the player's excessive demands

Duncan “Thorin” Shields believes that Alexander “S1mple” Kostylev could make concessions on his salary if he is invited to join a promising team.

The analyst shared this opinion on X.

"I don't blame players like s1mple and Ronaldo for wanting enormous wages, because they've earned them and their status demands as much, but it is wild to me they aren't willing to take a hit to be on a team that can contend and extend their trophy count."

According to Duncan “Thorin” Shields, Alexander “S1mple” Kostylev's desire for a higher salary seems reasonable, as the player has earned it through his status. Nevertheless, the esports player could still be more accommodating when it comes to invitations to promising teams.

Earlier, analysts assessed the chances of BC.Game with Alexander “S1mple” Kostylev qualifying for IEM Cologne Major 2026.