SoNNeikO Leaves Na’Vi

SoNNeikO resigns from Na’Vi in what seems to be a mutual decision between the two.

After just two months, SoNNeikO’s return to the squad was cut short after the player left the team.

Akbar “SoNNeikO” Butaev did not specify his reasons for leaving the team. The player simply announced on Twitter that he’s already out of the team.

“I am out from navi. Thanks navi for everything!” read his tweet. Meanwhile, Na’Vi had nothing to say but gratitude to the player.

SoNNeikO had just returned to the team after spending over a year in another organization.

The player had a back and forth with AS Monaco Gambit and Na’Vi. Despite SoNNeikO helping Gambit to qualify for the AniMajor, the player was still traded back to Na’Vi with No[o]ne.

Ahead of his departure from Gambit, SoNNeikO expressed his desire to leave the team.

After rejoining Na’Vi, the team had made massive preparations for The International 10. The squad however failed to make the cut with a disappointing 5th-place finish.

Na’Vi coach Andrey “Mag” Chipenko commented on the departure saying that the decision was not about underperformance. The coach explained that the issue with the team is because it has many veterans.

“There are more different views, different plans, and Akbar likes to assemble, to be in charge,” the coach told on Twitch.

With him leaving Na’VI, the team is now left with RAMZES, No[o]ne, and RodjER. In addition to the squad is Alik “V-Tune” Vorobey who is still young in the scene.

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