Aspas Reportedly Agrees to Join FUT Esports for 2027

Brazilian VALORANT player Erick “aspas” Santos has reportedly agreed to join FUT Esports for the 2027 season after rejecting a multimillion-dollar offer from an unidentified Chinese franchise. The agreement with the Turkish organization still requires final signatures.

Aspas gave his verbal approval on Nov. 8, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. FUT Esports and MIBR have since reached an understanding on transfer authorization, leaving the paperwork as the remaining stage before the deal can become official.

The reported agreement follows aspas’ departure from MIBR after nearly two years with the Brazilian organization. MIBR won no trophies during that period, although it qualified for Masters Toronto 2025, VALORANT Champions 2025 and the 2026 Esports World Cup. The team’s latest campaign ended without qualification for VALORANT Champions, marking the first time aspas had missed the tournament since 2022.

Aspas had identified VCT China and VCT EMEA as his preferred destinations for 2027. He reportedly received offers from teams in both regions before choosing FUT Esports.

FUT’s reported 2027 roster includes Turkish players Mert “Wo0t” Alkan, Eray “yetujey” Budak and Okan “KROSTALY” Alaçam. Berkay “hezacoil” Doğar is also expected to join from Fire Flux Esports. If completed, the roster would include four Turkish players and aspas as its Brazilian import.

FUT Esports has not formally announced aspas’ signing. The transfer remains unconfirmed until the final documents are completed.

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Reviewed and fact-checked by Alex Panasenko on November 10.