A rumor about possible negotiations between fnatic and NAVI regarding the transfer of Justinas “jL” Lekavicius is gaining momentum online. The information was voiced by insider pho3n1xqq, after which the story quickly spread through NAVI fan accounts. jL himself promptly reacted and briefly denied the transfer scenario, but this did not remove the main question — what his next step will be after a period on the bench.
jL is currently benched
There are objective preconditions for such information spikes. jL has been in NAVI’s reserve for some time, the club is rebuilding the roster, testing new role combinations, and does not hide its readiness for changes. Against this background, any information about potential talks with other organizations looks logical. Fnatic, for their part, are going through systemic renewal and need a player with experience on big stages and a Major champion title. This set of factors made jL a natural figure for rumors.
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jL commented on the situation
The discussion about transfers intertwined with a broader debate about players’ age and form.
jL:
lol no
NaviFanpage:
According to insider @pho3n1xqq via his telegram, fnatic are in talks with NAVI over a potential buyout of jL! True or false??
Current form of jL and career status
The form of jL is currently assessed ambiguously. On one hand, he is a Major champion and MVP holder, with bright tournament stretches in 2024–2025. On the other hand, the lack of official practice due to bench time inevitably affects playing rhythm. Recent results with NAVI showed a picture typical of a crisis period: strong individual maps alternated with failures, and consistency at playoff level was lacking.
Importantly, part of the issues were not purely individual—NAVI’s roster went through several rebuilding waves, with role changes, game tempo adjustments, and redistribution of initiative. In such conditions even leaders look inconsistent. However, from a profile perspective, jL remains a valuable asset: an aggressive rifler able to take space, win clutches, unafraid of stage pressure, and with extensive LAN experience. This explains why transfer scenarios arise around him even despite his public “lol no.”
What the rumor means for NAVI
For NAVI this information is a sign that the club is entering another phase of reformatting. A potential real or even hypothetical interest from other organizations in jL may indicate several things: continuation of partial roster refresh, balancing experience and youth, as well as possible freeing of resources for other signings. At the same time, selling a player with a championship background is always a strong signal to the market.
What the situation means for jL himself
For the player this is a period of uncertainty, but not decline. He has titles, the image of a clutch performer, and the reputation of someone who handles arena pressure well. At the same time, the lack of regular practice in official matches creates a pause that will need to be closed either by returning to the starting lineup or by moving to a new project. Within this logic, fnatic looks like one of the potential directions, even if for now jL publicly denies any talks.
Our view of the situation
At present this is a rumor rather than an official decision of the clubs. However, the combination of factors—jL being benched, fnatic searching for reinforcement options, active transfer activity on the scene, and open comments from insiders—makes this story plausible as a development scenario. Two variables remain key: NAVI’s stance on further use of jL and the player’s own readiness to change teams despite public reactions.
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Transfer changes
The rumor about a possible buyout of jL by fnatic has become another episode of the CS2 transfer winter. The player himself coolly and briefly refuted the information, yet the situation around his future is still far from final resolution. If NAVI continue rebuilding the roster and fnatic keep searching for a leading rifler with major tournament experience, the name jL will likely keep appearing on lists of potential transfers.
