The transfer situation around Ivan “zweih” Gogin continues to evolve. Less than two weeks after being benched by Team Spirit, the 18-year-old rifler is already linked with a new destination. PARIVISION have emerged as the most likely option. According to Russian insider Aleksei “OverDrive” Birukov, PARIVISION are in active talks with Spirit. The goal is a permanent transfer. If completed, zweih would replace Andrey “AW” Anisimov in the starting lineup.
Spirit’s gamble on youth falls short
Spirit signed zweih in the summer as a long-term investment. The former Nemiga player joined a system built to win trophies, not develop talent slowly. From the start, the expectations were high. The early results looked promising. Spirit won IEM Cologne and the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals after the summer break. However, problems surfaced over time. zweih struggled to stay consistent and adapt to his roles. His performances rarely matched Spirit’s elite standards. Across five months, zweih averaged a 0.92 rating. That number did not justify his place in a title-contending roster. Spirit eventually chose a structural reset.
The organization brought back magixx and zont1x. zweih moved to the bench. Head coach Sergey “hally” Shavaev later explained the decision. He stated that the player still needs to mature to compete consistently at the top level.
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Why PARIVISION see an opportunity
For PARIVISION, this move makes sense. The team have searched for stability since their summer rebuild. They also recently handed in-game leadership duties to Jame, which shifted the internal structure. At the Budapest Major, PARIVISION showed clear progress. They advanced through the first two stages. Along the way, they defeated Legacy, Liquid, Aurora, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. Their run ended in Stage 3 with losses to MOUZ, Natus Vincere, and 3DMAX.
Those defeats highlighted a key weakness. Against elite teams, PARIVISION lacked individual firepower and explosiveness. zweih could help address that issue. A less restrictive environment may also suit his current stage of development.
AW’s position under threat
If the deal goes through, AW would lose his spot. He joined PARIVISION in July from AMKAL, replacing Qikert. Despite moments of impact, he failed to become a reliable core piece. The rumored change suggests a clear strategy. PARIVISION appear willing to trade short-term stability for long-term upside. Signing zweih would fit that philosophy.
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Community reaction: shock, doubt, and inevitability
The rumor spread quickly and triggered a strong reaction online. Community chats and social media filled with emotional responses. Some fans saw the move as predictable. Others rejected it outright. Many focused on what it means for AW. Comments ranged from disbelief to resignation:
- “I knew this was coming.”
- “This makes no sense.”
- “So that’s it for AW?”
- “They’re not that different anyway.”
The split reaction reflects the uncertainty around both players. What remains clear is that zweih’s story is far from finished.
