{"id":38192,"date":"2024-09-03T21:49:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T01:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=38192"},"modified":"2024-09-03T21:49:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T01:49:51","slug":"fnatic-part-ways-with-valorant-roster-stand-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/fnatic-part-ways-with-valorant-roster-stand-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Fnatic part ways with VALORANT roster stand-in"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fnatic has announced the departure of stand-in VALORANT<\/a> player Emirhan “hiro” Kat after nearly four months with the team.<\/p>\n

Hiro, who previously played for Papara SuperMassive, was brought on as a temporary replacement for Leo “Leo” Jannesson.<\/p>\n

Leo had to step down due to health issues before the start of VALORANT Champions Tour<\/a> EMEA Split 2.<\/p>\n

Hiro was scouted independently of Fnatic’s affiliate partnership with Mandatory.<\/p>\n

Bringing in Mandatory’s Damien “HyP” Souville would have meant removing the team’s in-game leader while they were competing for an Ascension slot, so FNATIC opted for Hiro, whose team faced a much tougher path to the promotional tournament.<\/p>\n

Hiro played throughout Stage 2 and VALORANT Champions 2024<\/a> in Leo’s place, quickly becoming a key player in Fnatic’s success.<\/p>\n

His performance contributed to Fnatic’s VCT EMEA title victory and their journey through VALORANT Champions.<\/p>\n

Despite Hiro’s strong individual performance, Fnatic struggled in the world championship, ultimately finishing in the top six after being eliminated by G2 Esports.<\/p>\n

With the season ending, Hiro’s time with Fnatic has come to a close, and he is now a free agent.<\/p>\n

This departure leaves Fnatic with only three active players: Jake “Boaster” Howlett, Emir “Alfajer” Beder, and Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov.<\/p>\n

Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev is currently a restricted free agent, and Leo’s return for the 2025 season remains uncertain, dependent on his health.<\/p>\n

Fnatic’s official announcement on X included a heartfelt compilation of Hiro’s best moments with the team, capturing the sentiment of the organisation and its fans.<\/p>\n

Hiro also expressed his gratitude towards Fnatic in a post.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to @FNATIC<\/a> for everything, i will always apreciate the whole experience and the opportunity that was given to me. I'm proud to have been able to lift a trophy with this team and i really enjoyed my time with FNATIC \ud83e\udde1 https:\/\/t.co\/CAEgRerLsx<\/a><\/p>\n

— FNATIC hiro (@hiroaims) September 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n