LOUD Reportedly Reaches Verbal Deals for 2027 Roster

Reports published Thursday, Nov. 5, said LOUD chose the three players while rebuilding the roster that won Champions Shanghai 2026. The agreements have not been finalized, and LOUD declined to comment when contacted.

All three players reportedly received offers from MIBR. KRÜ Esports also made an offer to basic, but the players are reported to have chosen LOUD.

cortezia is expected to leave Sentinels despite still being under contract with the North American organization. Sentinels is reportedly prepared to facilitate his departure on amicable terms. He took part in Sentinels’ tryouts last week and had hoped to remain with the team.

The Brazilian joined Sentinels in late 2025 after previously playing for MIBR. He competed in all three VCT Americas events in 2026, but Sentinels did not qualify for Masters Santiago, Masters London or Champions Shanghai. The team went 1-3 at Kickoff, finished the Stage 1 group stage with a 2-3 record and posted the same record in the Stage 2 group stage. In the Stage 2 Play-Ins, Sentinels lost to ENVY, defeated 2Game Esports and were eliminated by KRÜ Esports.

According to VLR.gg, cortezia recorded a 1.15 rating and 215 average combat score across 12 maps in Stage 1. He posted a 1.04 rating and 200 average combat score across 20 maps in Stage 2 and the Play-Ins.

artzin is expected to become LOUD’s in-game leader, replacing Roberto “erde” Lobos. The agreement remains verbal and requires a signed contract. He became available after FURIA was not selected for the 2027 VCT partnership program and withdrew from mixed VALORANT competition.

artzin previously played for MIBR and 00 Nation. He competed with FURIA at Masters Santiago in 2026. During the transfer window, he joined Saadhak and pANcada on SÓ TEM VELHO for Brazil’s first qualifier for VCT Americas Kickoff 2027. He has reportedly told his teammates that he will leave the lineup.

basic joined FURIA in July 2025 and made his official debut with the main roster during VCT Americas Stage 2 in 2026, playing alongside artzin. FURIA’s withdrawal made him available to other teams, and he reportedly chose LOUD after receiving offers from MIBR and KRÜ Esports.

The reported agreements follow several changes to LOUD’s championship roster. Lucca “lukxo” Travaioli confirmed his departure on Oct. 29. erde has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Leviatán, while Sebastián “Darker” Castro Cicuamia is reportedly set to join KRÜ Esports after his LOUD contract expired.

Enzo “tkzin” Zimiani is reportedly expected to stay with LOUD, and David “DaviH” Cruz remains part of the organization’s plans for 2027. If the reported agreements are finalized, the roster will include cortezia, artzin, basic, tkzin and DaviH. Head coach Gonzalo “Romanilly” Manzano and assistant coach Miguel “Bati” Batista are also expected to remain with the team.

Reviewed and fact-checked by Alex Panasenko on November 6.