Fnatic’s search for a new League of Legends General Manager, announced in mid-September 2026 after the organization’s worst season on record, centers on building culture, roster structure, and performance support ahead of a 2027 rebuild. The Berlin-based role carries responsibility for athlete and staff recruitment, high-performance standards, and alignment with the wider organization. Javier “Dardo” Zafra, who stepped down as Team Director at the end of 2024 after nearly five years and indicated plans for a different internal position following a break, remains a familiar candidate given his prior experience leading transfers, operations, and LEC relations. No official appointment has been confirmed as of mid-October, with active job postings still circulating. The market reflects trader consensus on whether Dardo’s institutional knowledge and prior tenure outweigh the push for a fresh external hire to drive the needed overhaul.