Olunga pens heartfelt message for Aldrine Kibet as he joins Celta Vigo B
By Mustafa Juma, July 17, 2025Harambee Stars captain and striker Michael Olunga has sent a heartfelt message to Aldrine Kibet following the young footballer’s move to La Liga side RC Celta Vigo.
Taking to his official X account on the night of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Olunga wished Kibet well in his new work station.
Noting that the future is bright for Kibet, Olunga urged him to keep shining and winning.
“All the best, Aldrine, in your new work station at RCCelta@CeltaEnglish. The future is bright. Keep shining. Keep winning,” Olunga wrote on X.
Kibet’s move to Celta Vigo
Spanish La Liga side Celta Vigo on Wednesday, July 16, officially announced the signing of the Kenyan attacking midfielder on a four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2029.
Kibet, one of Kenya’s most promising young footballers, will join the club’s reserve team, Celta Fortuna, also known as Celta B or Canteira Celeste, where he is expected to continue his development and push for a place in the senior squad.
The 18-year-old caught the attention of Celta Vigo scouts after an impressive showing with Kenya’s U20 national team, where he scored four goals in five appearances. His creativity, vision, and eye for goals have earned him praise as a rising talent in East African football.
“Celta Vigo is proud to welcome Aldrine Kibet to the Canteira Celeste,” the club announced on its website on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
“Celta signs Aldrine Kibet, an 18-year-old attacking winger, who joins until 2029. The player arrives for free and will have a Celta Youth player card, although he will initially join Celta Fortuna… Welcome, Aldrine!”
Kibet’s football journey
The Ksh 840 million deal represents a major step for Kenyan footballers looking to break into European leagues.
Kibet now becomes one of the few Kenyan players currently signed to a European top-flight club’s system and will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of stars like Michael Olunga and Victor Wanyama.
His journey begins with Celta Fortuna, who compete in the Spanish third tier. If he continues to impress, a first-team debut in La Liga could soon be within reach.
Kibet’s move has been hailed by fans and local coaches as a huge milestone for the country’s youth football development.