S1mple's Buyout Price Revealed

Aurora Gaming owner Valeriy “L3rich” Kharitonov has revealed an approximate transfer price for Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev from NAVI’s CS2 roster. According to him, the buyout could be around $1.8 million.

On July 14, Kharitonov placed a $1 million bet on Paris Saint-Germain to defeat Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final. The potential payout was $1,795,000. After placing the bet, he jokingly remarked that the winnings would be enough to buy out s1mple from NAVI. In the end, L3rich lost the bet — Chelsea beat PSG 3–0, shocking fans and bookmakers alike.

Valeriy “L3rich” Kharitonov:

“If we win — I’ll raffle off trips to the biggest esports events: the Major, The International, Worlds, the M7 World Championship. Or we’ll buy out s1mple, he’s worth about that much right now, more or less.”

While the exact buyout price for the legendary Ukrainian AWPer remains unknown, Kharitonov’s comment gave the public a ballpark figure. At $1.8 million, s1mple’s transfer would rank among the most expensive in CS2 history.

Previously, insider Aleksei “OverDrive” Biryukov claimed that s1mple’s buyout could exceed $3 million, but s1mple himself said that figure was undervalued, hinting at an even higher market value. In July 2025, Biryukov described the updated price as “reasonable,” possibly indicating a significant decrease — perhaps due to s1mple’s inactive status and his contract nearing expiration.

As a reminder, s1mple has remained inactive since the end of his loan with (FaZe Clan). He hasn’t competed at any tournaments since and has not announced a return to the pro scene. All signs suggest he won’t be joining any active roster before the end of the summer break.

Kostyliev’s contract with (NAVI) is set to expire sometime in 2025, though the exact date hasn’t been disclosed. The sniper has previously stated that he hopes to find a new team before 2026, hinting at either a move to a top-tier organization or the creation of a new project.

As it stands, s1mple’s potential transfer remains one of the hottest topics in esports. And while the $1.8 million price tag is yet to be confirmed officially, Kharitonov’s words have reignited public interest in the future of one of the most decorated players in CS history.

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