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| Kenya's under-20 sensation Aldrine Kibet has officially joined the La Liga team Celta Vigo. |
As per media reports, the talented player has finalized a transfer worth €6 million (approximately Ksh 864 million) to the Spanish side.
Following the announcement, many Kenyans have expressed their congratulations regarding this move. Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris stated that the 18-year-old's transfer signifies a significant achievement in his football career.
“Kenyan prodigy Aldrine Kibet has signed with the La Liga club Celta Vigo for €6 million. This transition for the 18-year-old U20 player represents a pivotal moment in his football journey, propelling him from a local hero to an emerging talent on the international scene,” part of her statement read.
Sports journalist Ole Teya mentioned, “Celta Vigo is poised to capture the hearts of residents in Baringo and Kitale with the impending addition of Aldrine Kibet. Kibet may have started his journey in Kitale as merely a student, but he has evolved into a community icon, his mere presence is enough to halt business operations.”
Another social media user, Levy Masika, commented, “Well done, our star. Keep striving for greatness.” READ MORE.
Aldrine Kibet gained recognition as an attacking midfielder for St. Anthony’s Boys High School in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, where he led the team to victory in the national championship at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) tournament in August 2023.
He was honored as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and top scorer, amassing 25 goals and 27 assists throughout the tournament. Prior to his move to Celta Vigo, Aldrine Kibet had been developing his skills at Spain’s Nà stic Sports Academy, which is associated with Gimnà stic de Tarragona, competing in the Spanish third division.
He relocated there in September 2023, having transitioned directly from St. Anthony’s Boys’ High School in Kitale after his outstanding performance in the 2023 KSSSA school games.
About Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo, known officially as Real Club Celta de Vigo, is a professional football club located in Vigo, Galicia, Spain.
Established in 1923, the club is affectionately referred to as Os Celestes (The Sky Blues) and holds its home games at the Estadio Abanca BalaÃdos, which accommodates approximately 24,870 spectators. Celta competes in La Liga, the premier football division in Spain, and is recognized for its fervent fan support and strong regional presence.
While the club has not yet secured a La Liga title or a Copa del Rey trophy, it has had remarkable highlights, including finishing 4th in the league during the 2002–03 season and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League in 2016–17.
In the 2024-2025 season, the club achieved a 7th-place finish in La Liga and earned a spot in the 2025–26 Europa League. The team is currently managed by head coach Claudio Giráldez.
