The
VCT Americas transfer window is in full swing ahead of Stage 2, and LOUD are no exception. According to sources close to
Sheep Esports, the Brazilian organization is set to bring in Enzo "
tkzin" Zimiani to replace Leandro "
Virtyy" Moreno. However, this is not technically a transfer, as the young Brazilian player will join LOUD on loan from KRÜ for the duration of this competitive segment. Reported first by
AriVLRNT on X.
Having been part of the Argentine organization since late 2025, tkzin was competing for the academy roster and still appears to be part of KRÜ's long-term plans, given that the move is only a loan deal. According to sources close to Sheep Esports, the loan was agreed upon for a significant fee, but it should also help Sergio Agüero's organization further develop the player by giving him the opportunity to compete against some of the best players in the world in VCT Americas.
Partly criticized during Stage 1, particularly following the rise of the Neon meta, Jesús "
Dantedeu5" Federico Larrosa is expected to retain his position as KRÜ Esports' Duelist heading into Stage 2. In a situation somewhat similar to LOUD's, the organization recently made a roster move of its own, parting ways with Caio "
silentzz" Morita and likely signing Olavo "
heat" Marcelo, as
recently reported by
Sheep Esports.
A dynamic that raise questions
tkzin is therefore set to join a project that has yet to fully find its footing. Despite coming within one best-of-five series of qualifying for the Esports World Cup, falling to NRG Esports, the Brazilian organization decided, as previously reported by
TheSpikeBR, to part ways with both
Virtyy and Cauan "
cauanzin" Pereira. The double roster change follows a difficult start to the season, even though the team had begun to show signs of improvement.
After finishing Top 11-12 at Kickoff following three losses to Cloud9, 100 Thieves, and Evil Geniuses, tkzin's future teammates entered Stage 1 with renewed momentum. After a shaky start, recording one win and two losses in their first three matches, the Brazilian squad secured back-to-back victories over Cloud9 and Leviatán to earn a playoff spot. Starting directly in the lower bracket, and despite showing signs of a clearer identity, LOUD saw their run come to an end with a decisive 2-0 defeat against 100 Thieves.
Having played almost exclusively Duelist agents throughout his career, tkzin is now set to replace another Duelist in a LOUD roster aiming to secure a spot at Champions Shanghai during the final split of the year. After starting his career on the Brazilian scene, notably with Corinthians Esports, the Brazilian player truly made a name for himself with KRÜ Spark. Following a difficult start to the season in Stage 1 of Challengers Latin America South, tkzin and his teammates bounced back by winning the Promotion tournament and delivering strong performances at the ACE Masters.
