Cruz Azul 
Arsenal 
- 15 January
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Orbelín Pineda signs for Celta.
Celta beats Arsenal to sign Orbelín Pineda. The midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Orbelín Pineda moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Orbelín Pineda signs for Celta
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Orbelín Pineda's transfer to Arsenal, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Orbelín Pineda (29).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Orbelín Pineda.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Martin Ødegaard , Declan Rice)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Martin Ødegaard , Declan Rice)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Albert Sambi Lokonga)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumour
Arsenal, Tottenham & West Ham Among Clubs Tracking Mexico Winger
Exclusive - A host of Premier League scouts are keeping a close eye on Cruz Azul winger Orbelin Pineda, who has expressed an interest in moving to Europe. The 2
Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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66.8
77.1
|
Dan Neil |
 Sunderland
|
€9.9M |
|
66.6
72.5
|
Raphael Onyedika |
 Brugge
|
€19.3M |
|
66.6
72.5
|
Raphael Onyedika |
Brugge
|
€19.3M |
|
66.6
72.5
|
Raphael Onyedika |
Brugge
|
€19.3M |
|
66.6
72.5
|
Raphael Onyedika |
Brugge
|
€19.3M |
|
66.6
72.5
|
Raphael Onyedika |
Brugge
|
€19.3M |
|
66.4
66.4
|
Hidemasa Morita |
 Sporting
|
€4.5M |
|
66.3
66.3
|
Christian Eriksen |
 Wolfsburg
|
€2.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jérémy Jacquet | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Bazoumana Touré | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 22-12-2025 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Robinio Vaz | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Karl Etta Eyong | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Karim Adeyemi | 17-11-2025 | Report |
Orbelín Pineda
M, DM (C)
Skill: 63.4
Pot: 63.4
Team
AEK
AEK
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€5.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€4.4M – €6M
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Who is Orbelín Pineda?
Orbelín Pineda (MEX) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for AEK. Orbelín Pineda is 29 years old (1996/03/24) and he is 169cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 13. Orbelín Pineda has also been used as a box to box midfielder.
Orbelín Pineda's current transfer value is between €4.4M and €6M. His last transfer was from Celta to AEK in 2023. AEK paid Celta €6.5M for Orbelín Pineda.
Orbelín Pineda latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
