Thiago “tinowns” Sartori, a decorated League of Legends veteran, is reportedly exploring a return to competitive play in 2026, less than a year after stepping away from the professional circuit.
The former professional player is said to be analyzing proposals from major organizations, including FURIA, paiN Gaming, and LOUD, his most recent team. This development comes as reported by Sheep Esports.
Sartori had announced a hiatus from his career on June 14, 2025, through a post on Instagram. He stated at the time that he would know it was “time to stop” when he no longer felt the “same desire, dedication, and focus.”
However, Sartori concluded his announcement with a clear hint of a future return, writing, “This is not goodbye, but see you soon.” His potential comeback aligns with the championship’s return to its original name, CBLOL, in 2026, dropping the interim “LTA Sul” designation.
Throughout his career, Tinowns has accumulated six CBLOL titles, with the last four won while representing LOUD.
He played for IDL from 2013 to 2016, CNB from 2016 to 2017, paiN Gaming from 2017 to 2021, and LOUD from 2021 until his break in June 2025.