Valorant: Team Vitality Parts Ways With Derke [Confirmed]

According to verified investigative reports published by Esports.net in October 2026, elite star Finnish duelist Nikita Sirmitev, universally recognized across the circuit as Derke, has officially parted ways with the Team Vitality VALORANT roster following a memorable and peak-performing two-season tenure. The French organisation broke this breaking news via a heartfelt farewell video shared directly on X, praising the Finnish player as the foundational figure who shaped Vitality’s modern legacy. This high-profile departure closes a historic chapter that notably peaked with an unforgettable run to the Champions Shanghai grand final and securing their first VCT trophy. The sudden roster shakeup leaves Team Vitality with four remaining players under their competitive banner heading into the upcoming 2027 season, creating an immediate and pressing void in their entry-fragging department. Industry analysts and insiders note that Derke is now among the most coveted unrestricted free agents on the active EMEA off-season market, sparking intense speculation regarding his next destination among elite franchised organisations across the global circuit. Rival teams are actively evaluating how this monumental roster shift redefines competitive power dynamics.