In a groundbreaking move, the UK-based esports powerhouse, “FNATIC,” has forged an innovative partnership with the French sensation, “Mandatory.”
This landmark collaboration marks the league’s initiation into the realm of the affiliate system, drawing inspiration from the VCT 2024 framework.
Breaking away from the traditional esports narrative, Fnc and Mau have inked an Affiliate Partnership agreement, transcending the conventional boundaries between league teams, Challengers, and Game Changers.
This strategic alliance not only opens avenues for commercial collaboration but also introduces dynamic features such as the two-way player system, enabling player exchanges between leagues, and the player rental system, facilitating the loaning of players to lower tiers.
Fnc, fresh off their triumphs in VCT 2023 LOCK//IN and Masters Tokyo, securing a commendable 4th place in VALORANT Champions 2023, sets its sights on the upcoming season.
Despite harboring hopes of retaining their current roster, the team has embraced change by joining forces with Mandatory, spearheaded by the influential French streamer ZeratoR.
The question looms: will this union herald a new era of transformation? The unfolding narrative beckons anticipation. Here are the rosters for both Fnc and Mandatory:
FNATIC
- Jake “Boaster” Howlett
- Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev
- Emir “Alfajer” Ali Beder
- Leo “Leo” Jannesson
- Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov
- Chris “Elmapuddy” Tebbit (Head Coach)
- Jacob “mini” Harris (Assistant Coach)
Mandatory
- Damien “HyP” Souville
- Alex “AKUMAAAAA” Bello
- Tony “Goaster” Richard
- Julien “Thebigfiz” Auberton
- Terence “SoOn” Tarlier
- Clément “CyvOph” Millard
- Félix “Féfé” Munch (Head Coach)
- Charles “CREA” Beauvois (Coach)