Fnatic strikes one step nearer to full 2023 VALORANT roster with ex-Guild pick-up

Fnatic’s VALORANT roster has been bolstered with the latest addition of the previous Guild Esports participant, Leo “Leo” Jannesson.

Fnatic’s latest participant will probably be taking one of many spots left vacant after the removing of James “Mistic” Orfila and Enzo “Enzo” Mestarion from the worldwide roster. The squad was one of many stronger performing groups throughout the current VALORANT Champions 2022.

Fnatic confirmed the transfer on Twitter on Oct. 16 with a message praising the previous “legend” and sharing their pleasure in bringing the Breach and Sova fundamental into the roster. 

Fnatic blasted by way of all of the levels earlier than the playoffs, finally shedding to the Korean DRX roster within the lower-bracket playoffs. They had been eradicated earlier than they obtained near seeing the $300,000 high prize, however they left with a decent $60,000 in winnings.

This appears to be a step up for Leo after his prior squad didn’t make it by way of the qualification levels earlier than the VALORANT Champions 2022 event. Guild Esports struggled within the Champions Tour EMEA: Final Likelihood Qualifier, shedding to NAVI after which finally being eradicated by OG within the decrease bracket. 

The final spot on the Fnatic roster remains to be undecided. The worldwide VALORANT squad is quantity two within the European squad rankings for the time being, in keeping with VLR.gg.

Author: Ronnie Neal