Shifters have signed support Paul "Stend" Lardin for the LEC Summer Split. He replaces Adrian "Trymbi" Trybus, who had returned to the LEC this year following a season with Vivo Keyd Stars in Brazil's CBLOL.

The move is the second roster change Shifters have made over the past month. The organization finished 9th with a 1-8 record — one of the worst in the league — before overhauling its support position. Stend reunites with jungler Théo "Sheo" Borile, his former teammate at Team Heretics. The two had been sidelined at almost the same time earlier this year: Stend was benched in favor of Way at the start of the Spring Split, while Sheo departed the team shortly after.

In the meantime, Stend kept himself busy. He represented Misa Esports at EMEA Masters, finishing third, and made a brief appearance in the LFL with ZYB Esports — Nisqy's team — playing one match before landing this LEC opportunity.

Shifters' trajectory since then has shown signs of improvement. After signing Sheo ahead of the EWC EMEA Qualifiers, the team notably eliminated Vitality from the competition — a result that hinted at a more cohesive unit. Adding Stend, a support with over a year and a half of LEC experience at Heretics, is a statement of intent heading into the summer.

The Swiss organization seems to have found its transfer window philosophy: if in doubt, sign French.