Kenyan midfielder Aldrine Kibet arrives in Spain to complete LaLiga transfer

Promising Kenyan forward Aldrine Kibet is in Spain to finalise his move to LaLiga side Celta Vigo, where he is set to bolster the club’s reserve and youth ranks.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe teenage forward arrived in Vigo on Tuesday morning to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of a free transfer from the Nàstic Sports Academy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019126##Kibet, born in 2007, has emerged as one of Kenya’s brightest football prospects.A regular for the national U20 side, the attacking midfielder was part of the team that competed at the recent U20 Africa Cup of Nations.Reports in Spain, including El Desmarque, confirm that Kibet’s arrival comes at no transfer cost to Celta, who are adding him to their growing pool of international youth talent.Rising Stars captain set to join LaLiga sideThe 17-year-old is expected to feature for either Celta Fortuna, the club’s reserve side, or the Juvenil de División de Honour team, as he enters his final season at the youth level.Though the deal is yet to be officially signed, multiple sources close to the club say its completion is imminent.Aldrine Kibet’s mum and I suppose his aunt came well-prepared for the sherehe. pic.twitter.com/SlDUwdHncj— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) July 15, 2025 Celta Vigo have reportedly received glowing scouting reports on Kibet, reinforcing their belief in his potential and fit within their long-term project.The move aligns with the Spanish club’s ongoing strategy to widen its global recruitment net.Celta have recently signed several other young prospects from Africa and Latin America, including Bernard Somuah and Junior Bandama.Omar explains how home support can fuel Harambee Stars to CHAN successKibet first rose to prominence as a standout performer for St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale in Kenya.In September 2023, he moved to Spain alongside Kenya U20 captain Amos Wanjala after earning a spot at the Nàstic Academy.The two players continued their education while undergoing elite football training in Tarragona.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019124##They briefly returned to Kenya in December 2023 to represent the U18 national team at the CECAFA Championship, where Kenya finished runners-up to Uganda.In 2024, Kibet played a pivotal role in Kenya’s U20 AFCON qualification campaign, scoring five goals during the regional qualifiers in Tanzania.Although Kenya exited in the group stage of the main tournament, Kibet’s performances stood out, catching the attention of international scouts, including those at Celta.

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