LOUD Accepts Leviatán Bid for Lukxo and Erde

LOUD and Leviatán have reportedly agreed on the transfer of Lucca “lukxo” Travaioli and Roberto “erde” Lobos for the 2027 VALORANT season. The deal still requires final paperwork, and the players’ new contracts are expected to be signed after the VCT transfer window opens on Nov. 2.

Neither organization has announced the agreement. Both players remain under contract with LOUD through the end of 2027.

MIBR also made an offer for the pair while rebuilding its roster for 2027. Its financial proposal was reportedly higher than Leviatán’s, but LOUD prioritized the players’ preferences. Lukxo had already told MIBR that he was not interested in joining, while erde did not enter negotiations with the organization. Both players reportedly preferred Leviatán because they could continue playing together.

The reported agreement comes 10 days after lukxo and erde helped LOUD win the VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 Grand Final. LOUD defeated Team Vitality 3-1 on Oct. 18 to become the first organization to win two VALORANT world championships. Erde was named tournament MVP and became the youngest player to receive the award in Champions history.

Lukxo joined LOUD from Galorys as the team’s sixth player in January 2025. He later moved into the starting lineup after turning 18 and meeting the VCT’s minimum age requirement. Erde joined LOUD from Leviatán Academy in 2026 and later became the team’s in-game leader. A return to Leviatán would take him back to the organization where he began his professional career.

If completed, the transfer would place lukxo and erde alongside Bruno “Neon” Rodríguez, Guilherme “blowz” Oliveira and Rodrigo “spikeziN” Lombardi. The three players have reportedly reached verbal agreements to renew their Leviatán contracts. Leviatán won Masters London in 2026 but did not qualify for Champions Shanghai.

Leviatán is also exploring whether one of its two Brazilian players can obtain residency-based naturalization. That could allow the team to field three Brazilian players under VCT eligibility rules, although Riot Games’ approval has not been confirmed. Eduardo “Sato” Nagahama and Francisco “kiNgg” Aravena have been linked with possible moves to G2 Esports. LOUD and Leviatán are both partnered teams in VCT Americas for 2027.

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