- Aldrine Kibet has signed a four-year contract with Celta Vigo, running until 2029.
- According to a club statement released on Wednesday, July 16, the 18-year-old will be registered with Celta Juvenil, the club’s U19 squad, but will initially join Celta Fortuna, the reserve team.
Celta Vigo has officially announced the signing of Kenyan U20 sensation Aldrine Kibet on a four-year contract set to run until 2029.
The talented midfielder joins as a free agent, having recently honed his craft at Nastic Sports Academy in Spain.
According to a club statement released on Wednesday, July 16, the 18-year-old will be registered with Celta Juvenil, the club’s U19 squad, but will initially join Celta Fortuna, the reserve team.
Celta Vigo has signed 18-year-old attacking winger Aldrine Kibet until 2029. The player arrives on a free transfer and will be registered with Celta Juvenil , although he will initially join Celta Fortuna,” the club confirmed.
The club added that it has high expectations for the dynamic winger and is placing significant faith in his future as he embarks on the next chapter of his football journey.
A Kenyan international, the young African talent has arrived in Vigo after standing out at the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations for his speed, ball-playing ability, and goal-scoring prowess .
The Celta Vigo club is banking on his potential and quality to continue growing and strengthen Fredi Álvarez’s squad.
Welcome, Aldrine!” they added.
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With the deal now finalized, Kibet’s dream of one day representing elite clubs like Barcelona or Arsenal begins to take shape.
He now joins a select group of Kenyan footballers who have graced the Spanish league, following in the footsteps of former Harambee Stars midfielder McDonald Mariga (Real Sociedad) and national team striker Michael Olunga (Girona).
Another recent Kenyan prospect making waves in Spain is Job Ochieng, a 17-year-old forward currently playing for Real Sociedad B.
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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.
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.