Sources: Astralis look to replace duo

The Danish organization is actively looking for an immediate double change.

Astralis are scouring the market for immediate replacements for Rasmus "⁠HooXi⁠" Nielsen and Jakob "⁠jabbi⁠" Nygaard , multiple sources told .

The timing of the change will come as a shock to many after the team finally ended a nearly seven-year trophyless period on LAN on Saturday by winning Stake Ranked Episode 4 in Barcelona.

knows Astralis are taking steps to avoid losing their core for free, with the contracts of HooXi , jabbi and Victor "⁠Staehr⁠" Staehr all nearing their end.

knows that jabbi 's deal expires at the end of November, while HooXi 's runs until the end of the year. Staehr signed a contract extension with Astralis "until 2027" back in March 2025.

Negotiations between the Danish organization and the players have hit a wall, sources said.

One of the players on Astralis ' shortlist is Kamil "⁠siuhy⁠" Szkaradek , who recently left Liquid after three months on the bench. The former MOUZ IGL is looking for a new challenge to rekindle his career after an indifferent spell with the Americas side.

Astralis cracked the top 10 in the global VRS following their title-winning campaign in Barcelona. They have all but secured a spot at PGL Major Singapore, 's latest projections .

Astralis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.