Fnatic’s historically poor 2026 League of Legends season, marked by missing Worlds for the first time since 2016 and widespread roster and management criticism, prompted the organization to publicly open recruitment for a new permanent General Manager role ahead of 2027. The position, based in Berlin, carries broad responsibility for roster construction, culture building, and bridging the competitive team with the wider organization, with Chief Gaming Officer Patrik “cArn” Sättermon serving as interim. Javier “Dardo” Zafra stepped down as Team Director in late 2024 after nearly five years, citing work-life balance and transitioning to a non-roster-decision role while remaining with the org in a supporting capacity. His deep institutional knowledge and player relationships fuel speculation of a return, yet the emphasis on a “fresh approach” and overdue structural overhaul creates uncertainty reflected in near-even trader pricing around the November 30 resolution window.