Fnatic reportedly retains Vladi after disappointing 2026 season

Fnatic reportedly retains Vladi after disappointing 2026 season

Fnatic is reportedly set to retain Vladi as its starting mid laner for the 2027 LEC season.

According to Sheep Esports, Navi also expressed interest, but remaining with Fnatic was the Greek player’s preferred option.

Another opportunity after a difficult year

Fnatic ’s 2026 campaign produced Only one playoff appearance, at LEC Versus, and ended without a World Championship qualification for the first Time since 2016.

Vladi improved as the season progressed but Did not consistently reproduce the form that helped Karmine Corp win the 2025 LEC Winter title, when he received Finals MVP honors.

Reported partnership with Labrov

Vladi ’s retention would place him alongside fellow Greek player Labrov , who has reportedly agreed to join Fnatic from G2 Esports .

The organization’s complete 2027 roster remains unsettled, with other positions and the coaching structure still to be finalized.

Fnatic has not officially announced Vladi ’s New agreement. The report nevertheless indicates that the club intends to preserve its mid-lane position while making changes around him.