{"id":385740,"date":"2026-04-19T12:48:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=385740"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:48:05","slug":"jimpphat-joins-rounds-after-mouz-exit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/jimpphat-joins-rounds-after-mouz-exit-2026","title":{"rendered":"Jimpphat joins ROUNDS after MOUZ exit \u2014 community stunned by surprise move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jimi \u201cJimpphat\u201d Salo has officially joined ROUNDS<\/a> just days after being benched by MOUZ, completing one of the most unexpected transfers of the early 2026 season. The news immediately shook the Counter-Strike scene, with many fans initially believing the announcement was a joke or a temporary publicity stunt.<\/p>\n

Unexpected return to a Finnish project<\/h3>\n
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ROUNDS confirmed the signing through social media with the message: \u201cFIRST ENCE. NOW JIMI. WELCOME BACK.\u201d With that statement, the organization hinted at ambitions to build a new strong Finnish lineup around well-known domestic talent.<\/p>\n

For Jimpphat, the move represents a dramatic change in career direction. After several important years within the MOUZ system, he had established himself as one of Europe\u2019s most promising young anchor players, and many expected him to join another tier-one team. Instead, the 19-year-old returns to a regional roster, where he is likely to take a central role in a new long-term project.<\/p>\n\n

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Why the move shocked the scene<\/h3>\n

Jimpphat had built a strong reputation during his time in MOUZ thanks to his composure in high-pressure matches, reliable site anchoring, and mature decision-making far beyond his age. Despite MOUZ\u2019s difficult start to 2026, many analysts still considered him one of the organization\u2019s most valuable long-term pieces. That made his benching surprising enough. His immediate transfer to ROUNDS made it even bigger. The move could mean several things:<\/p>\n