Yike reportedly set to join Fnatic ahead of 2027 LEC season

Fnatic are about to add another big name to their rebuilding League of Legends roster, as the latest reports suggest that jungler Martin “Yike” Sundelin has agreed to join the team for the 2027 LEC season. The deal, however, is only verbal for now. This comes after a rough 2026, when Fnatic missed Worlds for the first time in ten years. With a busy offseason underway, the team is now working to build a lineup that can fight for the top again. Here’s all you need to know about Yike joining Fnatic ahead of the 2027 LEC season.

Yike Agrees To Join Fnatic: What We Know So Far

According to a Sheep Esports report, Martin “Yike” Sundelin has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Fnatic for the 2027 LEC season.

The Swedish-Peruvian jungler, born on November 11, 2000, would replace long-time Fnatic jungler Iván “Razork” Martín Díaz, who is set to join Team Heretics. Reports also suggest that talks between Yike and Fnatic had been going on for several days, and the deal was finalized before a deadline set by the organization.

[SOURCES] Yike 🇸🇪🇵🇪 is set to join Fnatic 🇬🇧 for the 2027 #LEC season

Report by @LEC_Wooloo @anonimotum @i_Eros_ ⬇️https://t.co/5CaB8dHB5k

— Sheep Esports (@Sheep_Esports) November 12, 2026

However, it’s worth noting that this is not yet official, as neither the player nor the teams have confirmed the move.

Second Big Signing in Fnatic’s Rebuild

Yike would be Fnatic’s second major signing this offseason, as the team has already added support Lampros “Labrov” Papoutsakis from G2.

For those who don’t know, Fnatic are in the middle of a major rebuild after a poor performance in 2026 as the team finished around 7th and missed Worlds for the first time in a decade. They also went 10W-12L in Summer with a roster of Soboro, Razork, Vladi, Upset and Lospa.

Besides the roster changes, the organization is going through managerial changes and possible investment or partial ownership shifts. One piece of good news for the team is that midlaner Vladimiros “Vladi” Kourtidis, who also won an LEC title with Yike, has already re-signed.

Yike is not the only jungler on the move. The 2026-2027 LEC offseason has seen a lot of movement at the jungle position overall. Only a couple of teams, such as Movistar KOI and NAVI, appear set to keep their current junglers. Other moves include Lyncas heading to G2 and Razork going to Heretics.

Expected Fnatic 2027 roster

Based on Sheep Esports’ sources, this is how Fnatic’s lineup looks so far:

• Top: TBD
• Jungle: Yike
• Mid: Vladi
• ADC: TBD
• Support: Labrov
• Head Coach: TBD

Yike and Labrov would form a high-profile core pairing as Fnatic hope to return to contention while three roles and the coaching staff are still open.

Why Karmine Corp let him go

Yike spent the last two seasons (2025 and 2026) as the starting jungler for Karmine Corp. His contract expires around November 16, 2026, and KC reportedly won’t renew it.

The organization chose to focus on re-signing midlaner Kyeahoo. On top of that, KC are also reportedly close to agreeing a deal for G2’s Rudy “SkewMond” Semaan, though G2 will only let him go if a buyout fee is paid.

Yike’s Achievements

Yike is an 8-time LEC champion. He rose to fame at G2 Esports, mainly in 2023 and 2024, where he won multiple titles. He was named 2023 Rookie of the Year and earned several All-Pro selections.

At KC, he helped the team to strong domestic results, including LEC titles, and he also played on the international stage:

• Worlds 2026: knockout stage
• EWC 2026: runner-up
• First Stand 2025: runner-up

He is seen as one of Europe’s top junglers because of his mechanical skill, his impact in games and his leadership and personality.

What Happens Next: Can Yike Help Fnatic Return to the Top?

Yike’s move to Fnatic could be a big step for a team that badly needs a fresh start. He is inarguably one of Europe’s best junglers and a player known for his leadership, which should help a team coming off its worst year in a decade. Pairing him with Labrov and Vladi gives Fnatic a solid core to build around, and Yike already knows how to win with Vladi.

For Yike, the move is a bit of a gamble. He is leaving a Karmine Corp team that was fighting for titles and playing deep into international events, and joining a side that is still rebuilding. But it also gives him a bigger role as the face of a new Fnatic. Whether things improve in 2027 will depend on how Fnatic choose the rest of their roster.

Top lane, ADC and the head coach are all still open, and the team is also dealing with managerial changes and possible ownership shifts. If Fnatic fill those spots well, they can realistically climb back into the top half of the LEC. If not, even a player as good as Yike may struggle to carry the team alone. For now, this signing is a strong start, but it is only the first step in a long rebuild.