Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, with the former Belgium striker cementing his place in the history of the six-time European Cup winners in 2019 when he scored twice in a memorable 4-0 comeback Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona.
Origi also enjoyed notable success in the Merseyside derby, scoring six goals against Everton, including a stoppage-time winner in front of the Kop at Liverpool’s Anfield ground that led then manager Jurgen Klopp to run onto the pitch in celebration. In total, Origi scored 41 goals in 175 Liverpool appearances, only 68 of which were starts, and also won the Premier League with Liverpool in 2020 before joining Italian side AC Milan on a free transfer two years later, returning to England for a season-long loan with Nottingham Forest in 2024.
In a social media post on Monday, Origi, who terminated his contract with Milan in December, wrote that his purpose in the game as a player is fulfilled, as he lived out his childhood dreams to play on the biggest stages and win the biggest trophies, and he is grateful to God for all of it.
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He thanked his fans across the world who helped him shine, stating that every iconic moment, every goal, and every piece of history they made together will forever be theirs. He also thanked every club, all the coaches and teammates who stood beside him, saying they shaped him in ways that go far beyond the pitch, and concluded that the mission is complete as he now steps into his next calling.
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