cairne recently explained the motivations behind his transfer to fnatic, which took place in July 2026. The 23-year-old rifler highlighted that team atmosphere and a return to his usual in-game roles were decisive factors in his choice.

Throughout his career, the Ukrainian esports athlete has represented 5 different teams and accumulated over $44,000 in prize earnings. Choosing fnatic provided a familiar comfort zone due to the presence of CIS players on the roster.

Comparing cultures, he pointed out that European players maintain high professionalism and focus, but often treat the game strictly as employment.

“I looked at how Europeans work – they have professionalism, very meticulous focus on details, but they don’t grind – it’s just a job for them,” cairne said.