aspas Reportedly Agrees to Join FUT Esports
Erick 'aspas' Santos reportedly agreed verbally to join FUT Esports for the 2027 VCT EMEA season, though neither club has announced the deal.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in eSports
Reports published November 10, 2026, citing sources close to the player, say Erick 'aspas' Santos has verbally agreed to join FUT Esports for the 2027 VCT EMEA season. The contract has not been signed, and MIBR declined to comment on the reported transfer.
Why it matters
The reported move would reshape the roster of a club that won no titles in 2026 and finished third in stages 1 and 2 of the EMEA league. Reports say aspas turned down a seven-figure offer from an unidentified VCT China team, citing FUT Esports' project as more attractive competitively.
The figures come from unofficial reporting citing sources close to the player, with FUT Esports qualifying for Masters London and Champions 2026 but winning no titles. Neither club has confirmed the transfer, and the contract has not been signed.
The players
Erick 'aspas' Santos
A VALORANT player reported to be considering a move to FUT Esports, whose transfer would be one of the most closely watched in the EMEA competitive scene.
FUT Esports
A VALORANT esports organization that qualified for Masters London and Champions 2026 and is competing in the VCT EMEA league.
MIBR
A Brazilian esports organization that declined to comment on the reported transfer and did not qualify for international VCT events in 2026.
The details
Reports say aspas and FUT Esports reached a verbal agreement, and one report indicates only the contract signature remains. FUT Esports has officially announced Mert 'Wo0t' Alkan and the renewal of Eray 'yetujey' Budak for 2027, while reports list Berkay 'hezacoil' Dogar and Mehmet Batu 'batujnax' Ozaslan as expected roster members.
Timeline
2026: MIBR missed international VCT events and FUT Esports won no titles.
November 10, 2026: Reports citing sources on the verbal agreement were published.
January 2, 2027: The VCT 2027 EMEA Kickoff in Berlin is expected to start.
February 26, 2027: The VCT 2027 EMEA Kickoff is expected to end.
Season Trajectory
Within the VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA structure of eight partner teams for the 2027-2028 cycle, a player move like this one can reshape which clubs compete for titles. The reported transfer comes as FUT Esports seeks to convert its qualification for Masters London and Champions 2026 into championship results.
If the transfer is confirmed, aspas would be a roster addition for FUT Esports ahead of the 2027 VCT EMEA season, changing the squad that fans will see in the Kickoff. Viewers following FUT Esports should watch for an official announcement before the January 2, 2027 Kickoff start.
The takeaway
Roster moves like this one often take time to finalize, so the official announcements from FUT Esports and MIBR will be the definitive confirmation. Readers should treat the reported agreement as unconfirmed until a club makes a statement.
What happens next
The VCT 2027 EMEA Kickoff in Berlin is expected to start on January 2, 2027, which is when any confirmed roster would begin competing.
Further reading
For more on competitive rosters and transfers, see eSports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mix Vale.
