Brazilian esports powerhouse LOUD is reportedly eyeing a significant overhaul of its VALORANT roster for the 2026 season, bringing in a rising Colombian talent and a familiar coach amidst recent player movement.
Rumors emerged this week suggesting LOUD has reached a verbal agreement with Sebastián “Darker” Cicuamia, a promising Colombian professional player. This move would mark Cicuamia’s debut in Tier 1 VALORANT competition.
The organization is also said to have secured a verbal agreement with coach Gonzalo “Romanilly” Manzano, according to reports from THESPIKE Brasil. Manzano previously worked with Cicuamia at E-Xolos Lazer.
Both Cicuamia and Manzano previously collaborated with Leandro “Virtyy” Moreno at E-Xolos Lazer, potentially reuniting a successful trio within LOUD’s future lineup.
This reported strategy comes as LOUD navigates ongoing roster changes. Robbie “RobbieBk” Boerkamp, a Dutch player who joined LOUD in June 2025, recently announced he is exploring new offers despite remaining under contract.
Cicuamia has played for several teams, including Team Cruelty, FUSION, and E-Xolos LAZER, before his potential Tier 1 entry.
Boerkamp’s tenure with LOUD was brief, spanning four months and one competitive split. During that time, the team secured one win across five matches.
If confirmed, the rumored 2026 LOUD VALORANT lineup would include Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira, Bryan “pANcada” Luna, Lucca “lukxo” Travaioli, Leandro “Virtyy” Moreno, and Sebastián “Darker” Cicuamia.