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LOUD Reportedly Reaches Verbal Agreement to Keep tkzin for VCT 2027
LOUD surprised fans on Thursday, November 5, with a farewell message for Enzo “tkzin” Zimiani, who won the VALORANT world championship with the organization. However, the player has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to stay with LOUD for 2027, according to THESPIKE Brasil journalist Bruno Povoleri.
According to the report, tkzin accepted LOUD's offer after also receiving proposals from MIBR and KRÜ Esports. The deal still needs to be signed, but the duelist is expected to remain on the roster next season.
LOUD Says Goodbye to tkzin, but the Farewell May Be a Prank
In the post, LOUD thanked tkzin for helping the team win Champions 2026 and suggested that he was leaving the organization.
"Today, we say goodbye to a chapter that will always have a place in our history. Thank you for everything, and see you soon!"
The message left fans questioning whether the departure was real, especially with rumors already circulating that tkzin could stay. Some suspected the announcement was bait, while others wondered whether he was genuinely leaving.
tkzin also replied to the post, thanking LOUD for his time with the team. THESPIKE reports that the farewell may have been a planned prank, with LOUD intending to surprise fans by announcing that he is staying.
LOUD has yet to officially announce a new contract with tkzin. The organization declined to comment when contacted by THESPIKE about the negotiations.
tkzin Chose LOUD Over Offers From MIBR and KRÜ
tkzin joined LOUD on loan from KRÜ Esports in the second half of 2026. In just over three months, he finished as runner-up at VCT Americas Stage 2 and won VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026, helping LOUD claim its second world title.
Despite his reported agreement with LOUD, his contractual situation remains disputed. According to THESPIKE, Riot Games considered tkzin free to negotiate with other teams following an issue with his contract at the Argentine organization.
KRÜ disputes that interpretation and maintains that tkzin is under contract through the end of 2027. The organization also offered to keep him and, according to the report, has not ruled out legal action to seek financial compensation.
Despite the unresolved dispute, tkzin reportedly chose to stay with LOUD as the team looks to defend its world title next season.
LOUD Expected to Lose Three Other World Champions Ahead of 2027
tkzin's potential stay comes amid a major rebuild of LOUD's world championship roster. Of the five players who won Champions 2026, only he and David “DaviH” Cruz are expected to remain, according to THESPIKE.
Lucca “lukxo” Travaioli has already publicly confirmed his departure from LOUD. He and Roberto “erde” Lobos, the Champions 2026 MVP, have reached verbal agreements with Leviatán, which has also reportedly agreed to terms with LOUD over their transfers.
Sebastián “Darker” Castro Cicuamia is another player expected to leave. The Colombian has reportedly agreed to join KRÜ Esports after his LOUD contract expired on November 2.
DaviH, meanwhile, is under contract through the end of 2027 and remains in LOUD's plans. Outside the server, the organization has also reportedly lined up a two-year contract extension for head coach Gonzalo “Romanilly” Manzano, while Miguel “Bati” Batista is part of the coaching staff planned for next season.
If the reported deals are finalized, tkzin and DaviH will be the only players remaining from the roster that won Champions Shanghai. LOUD will still need to fill the other three spots in its lineup for VCT Americas 2027.
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