Vitality Sparks Backlash After Premature Announcement of Player Signing from Fnatic
Team Vitality has found itself at the center of a community backlash after prematurely announcing the signing of a popular Valorant player from Fnatic.
The news was shared before the two organizations had coordinated an official release, preventing Fnatic from giving the departing player a proper farewell.
The sudden reveal caught both fans and the Fnatic organization off guard, leading to frustration across social media.
The move, reportedly made to “fight leaks,” bypassed the usual communication between teams, resulting in an awkward and emotional situation for both organizations’ supporters.
Fnatic Responds: “Completely Classless”
Fnatic expressed disappointment publicly, calling the announcement “completely classless” and emphasizing that the player had been a key part of the team’s legacy.
A representative stated, “It’s completely classless to not allow us to say a proper goodbye to a player who has contributed so much to our history.
Not even a message to coordinate, all to ‘fight the leaks’ as if it wasn’t obvious already. Do better.”
Fans React and Await Farewell Message
Fnatic assured its fans that a farewell post is being prepared, explaining that the decision was finalized within 24 hours of the announcement.
Supporters expressed mixed emotions, sadness over the abrupt departure but gratitude toward the player, Chronicle, for his contributions.
