Spanish LaLiga side Celta Vigo have confirmed the signing of Kenyan U20 midfielder Aldrine Kibet on a four-year contract.

Kibet, considered one of the best young players in the country, has joined Celta in a transfer reportedly worth €6 million (Ksh 900 million). The attacking midfielder, who has also played as a forward, will initially link up with Celta Fortuna, the club’s reserve team.

Celta Vigo finished seventh in the Spanish Top Flight last season and boast the likes of Spain internationals Iago Aspas and Marcos Alonso.

The 18 year old, a former student at St Anthony's High School in Kitale, has been a key part of the under 18 and under 20 national teams for the last two years. According to Mozzart Sport, Kibet's parents already traveled to Spain on Sunday to help finalize the deal.

Playing in the 2023 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) finals, he captained St. Anthony’s to the national title, walked away with both the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and the Golden Boot, and finished the campaign with a remarkable 25 goals and 27 assists.

Kibet joined Nastic in September 2023 to represent the national U18 team at the CECAFA Championship, where Kenya finished second after losing to Uganda.

In 2024, he played a key role in Kenya's qualification for the U20 AFCON, scoring five goals during the qualifiers in Tanzania. He featured in the final tournament, where Kenya exited at the group stage.

His talent caught the eye of former Harambee Stars midfielder David Kenga, who recommended him to Spain’s Nàstic, an affiliate of third‑tier outfit Gimnàstic de Tarragona.