Gentle Mates plans to sign Emir Alfajer Beder ahead of the VCT 2027 season, according to reports from Sheep Esports citing sources familiar with the situation.
The player's current contract with fnatic is set to conclude after the 2026 season, which would allow him to make the move to a new club without any transfer compensation required. Reports indicate that Alfajer has also held discussions with other teams and evaluated the possibility of remaining with fnatic, but Gentle Mates currently stands as the closest option.
Alfajer has competed under the fnatic banner since 2022. During his tenure, the roster reached two international finals in 2025 at Masters Toronto and Champions Paris, while also securing a second-place finish at the Esports World Cup.
The 2026 competitive year proved to be volatile for both organizations. Gentle Mates enjoyed a strong start by competing at Masters Santiago, though their performance dipped to a 13th to 16th place finish in VCT EMEA Stage 2. Meanwhile, fnatic experienced one of its least successful campaigns in recent years and failed to qualify for international competition.
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