Look Sports Media – Jake "Boaster" Howlet, the charismatic in-game leader, has officially re-signed with Fnatic Valorant for another year, much to the delight of fans worldwide. This extension guarantees Boaster’s presence at the highly anticipated London Clash event, marking Fnatic’s debut on UK soil.
The 2025 season saw Boaster and Fnatic come tantalizingly close to securing international glory. While they dominated VCT EMEA Stage 1, they ultimately fell short in the finals of both Valorant Masters Toronto and Valorant Champions Paris, the latter a particularly heartbreaking 2-3 loss to NRG after a near-miraculous comeback.
The agonizing defeat in Paris sparked an outpouring of support for Boaster, with some speculating about a potential retirement. However, his partner, renowned Valorant broadcast personality Yinsu Collins, swiftly dispelled those rumors.
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Boaster’s loyalty to Fnatic dates back to 2021, when the organization first ventured into Valorant by acquiring the SUMN FC roster. The upcoming 2026 VCT season will mark his sixth year with the team, as he continues his quest to add more prestigious titles to his already impressive collection. The announcement of Valorant Masters London 2026, the UK’s inaugural VCT event, only adds fuel to the fire.
Boaster’s track record with Fnatic includes three VCT EMEA titles and two major international victories: Masters Tokyo and LOCK//IN São Paulo in 2023.
The question now turns to the rest of Fnatic’s Valorant roster. Will they follow Boaster’s lead and re-sign?
Recent reports from Sheep Esports suggest that Austin "crashies" Roberts has also verbally committed to another year with Fnatic. The American star’s potential re-signing would be a major boost for the team. Furthermore, coach Milan "Milan" de Meij is reportedly set to extend his contract for two years.
This leaves the futures of Kajetan "kaajak" Haremski, Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov, and Emir "Alfajer" Beder uncertain. While Alfajer and kaajak are reportedly under contract until 2026, it doesn’t preclude them from exploring other opportunities. Chronicle, a rare talent who has reached Valorant Champions finals on two separate occasions, shares this distinction with his Fnatic teammate, crashies. The upcoming weeks promise to be filled with roster speculation as teams prepare for the 2026 VCT season.
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