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　　Kuro 'KuroKy' Salehi Takhasomi's Na'Vi PhotoAfter spending just over a year and half with the Natus Vincere team Kuro 'KuroKy' Salehi Takhasomi has today confirmed he will no longer part of the team effective immediately. The news comes off the back of this year's International which saw Na'Vi for the first time being unable to make it to the Grand Finals finishing in 7th/8th place.

　　With a number of the remaining teams still having yet to confirm their rosters it is not yet known who will be replacing Kuro.

　　KuroKy is expected to continue playing professional Dota 2 and makes reference to a quick return in the near future on his personal statement.

Current Na'Vi EU Roster

　　I want to thank everyone of Na`Vi for the the time we spend together. The times together are unforgettable memories of mine, I will cherish them as long as I can. We shall see each other soon again.

　　Alexander 'ZeroGravity' Kokhanovskyy, the CEO of Na'Vi also provided a short statement:

　　I am very grateful to Kuro for the time and efforts he invested in Na'Vi. He has been demonstrating marvellous performance for over the year. Under the present circumstances our ways are parting. However, I do hope that they will meet in future and not only on the gaming arena.

　　Source: Natus Vincere