Valorant: nAts Set to Leave Team Liquid [Confirmed 2027]

According to verified reports from VLR.gg published in late 2026, iconic in-game leader and star Sentinel player Ayaz "nAts" Akhmetshin has officially announced he is evaluating new opportunities and entering LFT status for the upcoming 2027 Tour season. Akhmetshin confirmed that while discussions with Team Liquid remain ongoing, the organization has granted him full permission to explore international options across all VCT regions. Having competed through the entirety of the partnership era with Team Liquid, nAts cemented his legacy as a premier global talent, making seven international stage appearances and capturing two prestigious EMEA championship titles. His departure marks the end of an era for Team Liquid, who built their competitive identity around his tactical brilliance and masterclass Sentinel anchoring. Before joining Liquid in 2022, nAts established his elite reputation with M3 Champions, stunning global audiences with his cerebral gameplay and positioning. As the VCT 2027 offseason kicks off, teams across the Pacific, Americas, and EMEA leagues are aggressively positioning themselves to secure one of competitive Valorant's most decorated strategic masterminds.