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LOUD’s Valorant team might witness a significant reshuffling, as rumours suggest that Aspas, one of the top Valorant pros in the world, might leave the team after the VCT Champions tournament in August.
Is the LOUD Team on the Verge of a Split?
Rod “Slasher” Breslau, an authoritative voice in eSports, recently shared a revelation in collaboration with Sean Gares, an analyst and ex-coach. He hinted at LOUD’s possible disbandment and gave a substantial possibility of Aspas not representing LOUD in the 2024 VCT season.
While the team geared up for the impending Valorant Champions in Brazil, Aspas chose to stay in Los Angeles. Slasher suggests possible conflicts with teammates outside of gaming might be the reason behind Aspas’ decision. This strain might also shed light on LOUD’s unexpected performance at VCT Tokyo, where they secured a top-eight spot.
Aspas’ Stalwart Journey with LOUD
Since joining LOUD in February 2022, Aspas has been a force to reckon with. Under his guidance, the team clinched the Valorant Champions 2022 title, secured the second spot at VCT LOCK//IN São Paulo in March 2023, and emerged victorious in the VCT Americas League by May 2023. VLR.gg’s stats highlight Aspas’s prowess, showing him leading the various individual metrics in the VCT Americas League.
In addition to Slasher’s inputs, Brazilian content creator Noyn also chimed in. He believes it’s highly plausible that Aspas parts ways with LOUD after the Champions Tournament. He also dropped hints about The Union’s Ilan “havoc” Eloy potentially filling Aspas’s shoes. A rising star, Eloy has been making waves in Valorant Challengers Brazil.
The Big Question: What’s Next for Aspas?
If Aspas and LOUD sever ties, the next team to pick up the Brazilian sensation is a matter of intense speculation. Aspas’ camaraderie with Sacy and pANcada, both now part of Sentinels after their shared victory at Valorant Champions 2022 with LOUD, fuels the rumour. But Gares presents a different viewpoint, questioning the logic of incorporating another Brazilian into an English-speaking squad.
A Mysterious Road Ahead
After their elimination, Matias ‘Saadhak’ Delipetro from LOUD alluded to issues outside the server. However, no further elaboration was offered. Slasher’s claims about LOUD’s scrim sessions in Brazil sans Aspas and the team’s potential underperformance at Champions only add to the growing speculation around Aspas’ future.
As uncertainty looms, one thing is sure. If Aspas decides to part ways with LOUD, a long queue of teams will be eager to capitalize on the young duelist’s prowess. As for LOUD, they are set to clash in Valorant Champions’ Group D, facing VCT Pacific titans in a rematch of the VCT LOCK//IN semi-finals.
The Valorant scene constantly evolves, with teams and players making decisions best for their future. As we await official announcements, the community watches with bated breath. Check out the Valorant Night Market Schedule and Top Valorant crosshairs pros use.