- Aldrine Kibet is set to join La Liga side Celta Vigo from Nàstic Sports Academy in Spain.
- Kibet rose to national prominence in 2023 during the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) games, where he starred for St Anthony’s Boys High School, Kitale.
Aldrine Kibet, one of Kenya’s most promising football talents, is on the verge of signing with Spanish La Liga club Celta Vigo, SportPesa Blog can exclusively reveal.
Speaking to SportPesa Blog, Irene Kwalia Kibet, the mother of the highly rated young player, confirmed that they are already in Madrid and en route to Vigo to finalize the move.
“Yeah. At Madrid now heading to Vigo,” Irene stated.
Securing a move to the Spanish top-flight giants is a dream come true for the budding talent, who has been honing his skills at Nastic Sports Academy in Spain.
With Celta Vigo now showing serious interest, Aldrine could become one of the rare Kenyan footballers to rise to elite European football, following in the footsteps of national icons Victor Wanyama and McDonald Mariga.
While details of the official deal remain under wraps, this move represents a major leap forward for the gifted midfielder whose ultimate dream is to don the jersey of either Arsenal or Barcelona.
Aldrine loves Barcelona and Arsenal a lot, that is his dream. We support that dream and we will be really happy to see him playing for either Barcelona or Arsenal,” she concluded,” his mother shared in an earlier interview with SportPesa Blog.
Who is Aldrine Kibet?
Aldrine Kibet rose to national prominence in 2023 during the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) games, where he starred for St Anthony’s Boys High School Kitale.
His brilliant performances earned him the Most Valuable Player award, and he played a pivotal role in leading his school to their sixth national title.
Later that same year, Kibet’s career took a major boast when he was selected to join the Nàstic Sports Academy in Spain.
He earned the opportunity after excelling in open trials held in Juja in March 2023, an achievement that marked the beginning of his journey into European football.
Additionally, the wonderkid was a key member of the U20 national team, Kenya Rising Stars, which made history by securing the country’s maiden qualification for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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This achievement followed their impressive runner-up finish at the 2024 U20 CECAFA tournament, behind hosts Tanzania.
He was subsequently called up for the U20 AFCON in Egypt, where Kenya bowed out in the group stage nonetheless marking a historic debut in the tournament, which was ultimately won by South Africa.
Now, Aldrine Kibet is on the cusp of another milestone as he prepares to join Celta Vigo, a historic Spanish La Liga club that finished seventh in the league last season with 55 points.
Known for their competitive spirit, Celta Vigo has been runners-up in the Copa del Rey three times and in the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League, they reached the semi-finals, narrowly losing 2-1 to Manchester United.
For Kibet, this move could mark the beginning of a storied European football journey.