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Aldrine Kibet has shared an inspirational message as he moves closer to completing a major step in his football journey.
Aldrine Kibet has spoken for the first time following confirmation of his move to Spanish La Liga club Celta Vigo, where Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy also played.
Benni McCarthy joined the Spanish club in 1999 after playing for Ajax Amsterdam and played for Celta Vigo for two seasons.
Multiple reports have pointed out that Aldrine Kibet has joined the La Liga side in a deal worth €6 million (Ksh 864 million). The 18-year-old midfielder's move from Nastic Sports Academy to the top tier of Spanish football has been met with widespread celebration in Kenya.
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According to Nation Sport, his father, Christopher Komen, confirmed on Monday night that he and the 18-year-old Kibet were in Vigo, Spain, finalising the deal.
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"We are in Celta Vigo. We will sign tomorrow, if all goes well," Komen said.
Aldrine Kibet Speaks
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Following the news, Aldrine Kibet had maintained a low profile but has since broken the internet with an inspirational message ahead of finalising the deal.
He shared a post on his X (Twitter), a photo with a caption: “ALDRINE, LLEGÓ TU MOMENTO DE VOLAR ALTO. NUEVO RUMBO, NUEVO RETO... ¡VAMOS! DPF Group.”
Translated to English, it means: “Aldrine, your moment to fly high has arrived. New direction, new challenge... Let's go! DPF Group.”
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Aldrine Kibet rose to prominence in August 2023, scoring seven goals, including two in the final, for St. Anthony's Boys Kitale at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports national championships.
His performance earned him the tournament's Most Valuable Player award. Aldrine Kibet later joined Nastic Academy in September 2023.
In October 2024, Aldrine Kibet showcased his talent again, scoring five goals during the CECAFA U20 qualifiers, helping Kenya secure a spot in the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Although he did not score at the tournament in Egypt, he displayed moments of brilliance. Aldrine Kibet joins a select group of Kenyan footballers who have played in La Liga, including Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga (Girona) and former midfielder McDonald Mariga (Real Sociedad).
Who are Celta Vigo, the Club Looking to Sign Aldrine Kibet?
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Real Club Celta de Vigo, commonly known as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia.
Founded in 1923, the club plays its home matches at the 24,870-capacity Estadio Abanca Balaídos. Nicknamed "Os Celestes" (The Sky Blues), Celta Vigo boasts a passionate fan base and a strong regional identity.
While the club has yet to win La Liga or the Copa del Rey, they have achieved notable successes, including a fourth-place finish in the 2002-03 La Liga season and a UEFA Europa League semi-final appearance in 2016-17.
They also finished seventh in the 2024-25 La Liga season, securing qualification for the 2025-26 Europa League under the leadership of head coach Claudio Giráldez.
Aldrine Kibet's transfer to Celta Vigo represents a significant moment for Kenyan football, showcasing the growing presence of Kenyan talent in European leagues.
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