One of the game's great mysteries is that VALORANT side SUMN FC had remained unsigned for so long.
With consistent high finishes — including runner-up in the top-tier First Strike Europe event — it seemed like a no-brainer that someone would eventually pick them up.
Now that has come to pass, as global powerhouses Fnatic add the falented team to their extensive roster.
The new Fnatic roster in full is:
- Jake "Boaster" Howlett
- Domagoj "Doma" Fancev
- James "Mistic" Orfila
- Muhammad "Moe40" Hariff
- Kostas "tsack" Theodoropoulos
Turns out SUMN's charismatic captain, Jake "Boaster" Howlett, had teased the move in a series of tweets earlier today...
In SUMN FC, Fnatic are picking up a roster that can hit the ground running and make waves in the European Valorant scene. Five Grand Final appearances can attest to that.
In a statement, Fnatic's Chief Gaming Officer, Patrik "cArn" Sättermon said:
“We’re so excited to finally join VALORANT. It’s been the number one thing fans have been asking for since the game launched, and we’ve taken our time to identify a roster that fits our vision of competing for the top titles in every game we enter.
“With our record of success in FPS games such as Counter-Strike, we’re looking forward to writing this new chapter in Fnatic’s history, and building our legacy in a new title.”
Team Director Colin Johnson added:
“This group of players have more than proven their talent in recent months, holding their own against the European elite in every tournament they compete in, without the support of a salary or organisation. With the help of Fnatic and our High Performance Unit, we want to push them to reach that next level and win every tournament they compete in.”
The pickup is especially timely, with the VALORANT Champions Tour Challengers beginning tomorrow, February 4.
The Valorant Champions Tour 2021 is about to begin, and for the occasion, Riot Games has released an explosive new trailer.
