Fnatic’s offseason is shaping up to be a turbulent one. After a difficult run at Worlds, failing to win a series in the Swiss Stage, the Black and Orange could make numerous changes to every position. As part of this, they are open to sending Óscar "Oscarinin" Muñoz to a new LEC team, and could part ways with the Spanish toplaner after nearly three years of loyal service, as they are exploring toplane alternatives. This information was shared by sources to Sheep Esports.

However, since Oscarinin still has one year remaining on his contract with Fnatic, the ideal outcome would be for him to join another team. Keeping him inactive while also paying the salary of a new toplaner would increase Fnatic’s overall costs. As a result, we’ll likely hear about Oscarinin’s next destination around the same time Fnatic secures a new toplaner. For now, though, while Fnatic has reached out to several ERL toplaners, nothing has been finalized, and Oscarinin’s future remains uncertain. The feasibility of this change might depend on Fnatic finding a new team for the Spanish toplaner.

Exploring alternatives on toplane

Fnatic has already actively explored multiple options to bolster their toplane throughout 2025. Between the Spring and Summer splits, candidates such as Volodymyr “Maynter” Sorokin (Karmine Corp Blue), Baek “Mihile” Sang-hwi (Misa Esports), and Sebastian “Tracyn” Wojtoń (Los Heretics) were considered, as previously reported by Sheep Esports. Additionally, they showed interest in the Korean challenger Shin “Rooster” Yun-hwan, who eventually chose Team BDS. One notable potential move was an offer to Martin “Wunder” Nordahl Hansen to rejoin and share the toplane role with Oscarinin — a proposal Wunder declined.

Despite this, Fnatic ultimately decided to retain Oscarinin for the 2025 Summer Split, with the understanding that his contract runs through 2026. The organization saw him as a core player, betting on stability and long-term development. A new two-year contract extension was reportedly prepared in late 2024, aiming to make him the longest-serving starting Fnatic toplaner in their history if he remains. And it proved to be the right call, as the toplaner delivered what could be the best best-of-five series of his career against Karmine Corp in the Madrid Arena, leading Fnatic to qualify for Worlds and maintain their European standards.

Despite Worlds' qualification, Oscarinin has been among the most criticized players by Fnatic fans this year. His performance and the team’s overall cohesion have come under scrutiny as Fnatic struggled with internal disagreements on gameplay and strategy throughout 2025.

Oscarinin himself acknowledged the difficulties, noting in his latest Sheep Esports interview that the roster dynamics were a major issue: “We didn’t see the game the same way, and it was really hard to change,” he revealed. He also highlighted the need for better communication and expressed doubts about the current roster staying intact next year.

Looking ahead to 2026

With Oscarinin's position in Fnatic uncertain, a new level of complexity is added for Fnatic in their roster rebuild for 2026. So far, only head coach Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann is set to remain with the club. With the departure of Mihael "Mikyx" Mehle to SK Gaming also, the club is exploring loads of options and could plan to make even more changes across all positions. GrabbZ himself indicated in his recent streams that "all roles are subject to change."

For more roster changes, check out our Transfers Hub and Offseason Live Tracker.