Fnatic reportedly reaches verbal deal with Labrov for 2027 LEC

Fnatic has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with G2 Esports support Lampros “Labrov” Papoutsakis for the 2027 LEC season. Labrov chose Fnatic over offers from G2 and NAVI, with Fnatic reportedly offering a considerably stronger contract.

The agreement was reported on Sunday, November 8. Labrov remains under contract with G2 until November 16, 2026. The player and the organizations involved have not formally announced the deal.

Labrov helped G2 win all three domestic LEC titles in 2026: Versus, Spring and Summer. G2 finished the Summer Finals with a 3-0 win over Movistar KOI, while Labrov earned Finals MVP honors. He recorded five kills, two deaths and 34 assists across the three games.

Labrov played 31 games during the Summer Split, posting a 74.2% win rate and a 3.4 KDA. G2 also finished second at First Stand and reached the top four at MSI after eliminating T1.

G2’s international season ended at Worlds 2026. The team lost 2-0 to Hanwha Life Esports in the Swiss Stage and did not reach the playoffs.

G2 had reportedly made at least two offers to extend Labrov’s contract while he and his agent considered proposals from other LEC teams. Fnatic’s reported agreement comes as the organization prepares its League of Legends roster for 2027.

Fnatic’s job listing for a League of Legends general manager says the new hire would help shape the 2027 roster, coaching staff and team environment. Labrov and the organizations involved have not publicly commented on the reported agreement.

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Reviewed and fact-checked by Alex Panasenko on November 9.