In a move that marks a significant shift in the trajectory of Brazilian VALORANT world champion Bryan “pANcada” Luna's career, Sentinels have made a bold decision. After navigating through a turbulent offseason, during which pANcada found himself predominantly on the bench, Sentinels announced on March 7th that they are granting him the freedom to seek new opportunities without any contractual buyout restrictions.

While pANcada remains under contract with Sentinels for the time being, the organization has extended an olive branch, allowing him to scout potential openings with any VALORANT team of his choosing. Notably, Sentinels has emphasized that they will not impose any buyout fees on prospective organizations, facilitating a smooth transition for pANcada to join a new team expeditiously.

This development heralds a pivotal moment for both pANcada and Sentinels. With pANcada poised to explore greener pastures, Sentinels' lineup undergoes a transformative shift, with Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro emerging as the new frontline player. Zellsis, previously occupying the sixth-man role, has seamlessly integrated into the starting roster, contributing to Sentinels' qualification for Masters Madrid and the smashing of viewership records for regional VALORANT tournaments.

The conspicuous absence of pANcada from Sentinels' active roster has been a subject of widespread discussion since the onset of the offseason. Reported visa complications hindered his participation in several preseason events, including the Kickoff tournament. Furthermore, pANcada's discontentment with Sentinels' handling of the sixth-man situation has been palpable, with expressions of frustration dating back to November and resurfacing in recent months.

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pANcada's tenure with Sentinels has been fraught with challenges from the outset. Following his and Sacy's induction into the team before the inaugural partnership season, positional alterations ensued, yielding suboptimal outcomes and culminating in the departure of the team's head coach and in-game leader (IGL) at that time.