Yay’s free agency plans could lead him back to the top of the Valorant world
El Diablo is on the move.
Valorant superstarJaccob “yay” Whiteakerrecently provided an update on his future plans following his departure from Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang’s DSG roster.
TheMasters Reykjavik 2022 championtook to his stream on July 11 to shed light on his next move.
Yay explained he is committed to returning to the Valorant pro scene next year. In addition, he expressed his willingness to join any team, stating, “I’ll play anything at this point.”
Yay’s free agency plans for the VCT 2024 season
Yay confirmed that he is no longer a part of DSG, a tier 2 team he joined a month after he wasreleased by Cloud9afterVCT LOCK//IN.
DSG’s performance in theNorth American Challengers Splitsaw them relegated from the tier 2 scene afterfailing to secure a winin both the group stage and play-in tournament.
While yay did not provide a definitive answer regarding his next move, he explained that he is waiting for the conclusion of theValorant Champions 2023and the international league’sLast Chance Qualifiers.
Most teams are expected to make roster changes during the offseason, and that’s when yay will start seeking new opportunities.
Furthermore, yay hinted that he could join two of North America’s most popular Valorant teams in the offseason.
“I’m just waiting for theSentinels versus 100 Thievesgame because whoever losses that game will be fired,” he said. “Spots will be opened up.”
According to yay, the losing team of this single-elimination match will likely go through roster changes in the offseason, providing him new opportunities.
Yay was once considered the best Valorant player in the world when he was with OpTic Gaming in 2022. He was crucial to OpTic’s success, powering them to a championship win atMasters Reykjavikand top-three finishes atMasters CopenhagenandValorant Champions 2022.
Yay joining Sentinels or 100 Thieves could push either team to become top contenders in the Americas League next season.
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