Cruz Azul 
Arsenal 
- 3 June
- 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 (30).
- 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 (Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard)
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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. |
|
|
68.2
74.8
|
Jan Thielmann |
 Koln
|
€5.8M |
|
68.2
68.2
|
Dani Parejo |
 Villarreal
|
€1.1M |
|
68.2
68.3
|
Pepelu |
 Valencia
|
€8.8M |
|
68.0
68.0
|
Emre Can |
 Dortmund
|
€2.7M |
|
67.9
67.9
|
Álvaro Fidalgo |
 Real Betis
|
€5.8M |
|
67.3
67.3
|
Hidemasa Morita |
 Sporting
|
€4.1M |
|
66.7
66.7
|
Christian Eriksen |
 Wolfsburg
|
€2.3M |
|
66.6
66.6
|
Valentin Rongier |
 Rennes
|
€7.3M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Palestra | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 27-05-2026 | Report | |
| Mateus Fernandes | 15-05-2026 | Report | |
| Andrea Cambiaso | 11-05-2026 | Report | |
| Marcus Rashford | 08-05-2026 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 06-05-2026 | Report | |
| Maxi Araújo | 27-04-2026 | Report | |
| Bernardo Silva | 22-04-2026 | Report |
Orbelín Pineda
M, DM (C)
Skill: 65.0
Pot: 65.0
Team
AEK
AEK
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€4.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€3.6M – €5.5M
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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 30 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 €3.6M and €5.5M. 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.
