Fnatic's disappointing 2026 LEC campaign, described as the organization's worst in history, prompted a September 16 announcement launching recruitment for a new League of Legends General Manager role based in Berlin to oversee culture, structure, and roster support ahead of 2027. Dardo, who served as Team Director from 2020 until stepping down in December 2024 while remaining with the organization, brings extensive internal experience with contracts, LEC relations, and operations. The process began in mid-September with expectations of a hire within two to three weeks, positioning him as a logical internal candidate amid broader staff and roster changes. Trader consensus around even odds reflects uncertainty over whether his prior tenure aligns with the needed fresh approach or if external options will prevail before the November 30 resolution window.