The off-season shakeup has reached the French organization Gentle Mates, which has officially parted ways with its entire active Valorant roster and coaching staff. This move signals a complete reset for the club as they prepare for the 2027 VCT season.
The organization confirmed the departures of players Patrik “Minny” Hušek, Patryk “starxo” Kopczynski, Martin “marteen” Pátek, Yusuf “Proxh” Emre Tunc, and Joona “H1ber” Parviainen. Alongside the players, head coach Jiri “KUNDIKUNDI” Honkala and assistant coach Erim “Mavera” Sasal have also left the team.
This decision comes after a year of fluctuating results. While the team started 2026 on a high note with a second-place finish at the VCT EMEA Kickoff—securing their first-ever international appearance at Masters Santiago—they struggled to maintain that momentum. The remainder of the season proved difficult, with the team failing to replicate their early success and missing out on further international stages.
Internal issues reportedly played a role in the team's struggles. Shortly after the announcement, marteen shared that internal challenges had become too significant to ignore, providing some context to the team's inability to find consistency throughout the year.
For Gentle Mates, this is a clean slate. Having secured their spot as a VCT partner team for 2027, the organization is clearly looking to avoid the stagnation that defined their 2026 campaign. With the transfer window set to open, all eyes will be on who they bring in to lead their next project.
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