Football can be brutally unforgiving — and this week delivered a harsh reminder.
A former Liverpool fan favourite, still just 30 years old, has officially seen his contract terminated after going an astonishing 942 days without playing a competitive game for his club. Instead of festive cheer, the announcement marked a sobering chapter in the career of a player who once lit up Anfield on the biggest stages.
The player at the centre of this story is Divock Origi.
From Anfield Heroics to Uncertain Future 😢
Origi’s last competitive appearance for his parent club came on May 28, 2023, when AC Milan faced Juventus in Serie A. Since then, he has been training separately in a bid to regain sharpness and fitness — a quiet struggle far removed from the roar of the Kop.
Once celebrated as Jürgen Klopp’s reliable match-winner in moments of chaos, Origi is no longer the feared super-sub Liverpool supporters remember so fondly. Even a short return to the Premier League on loan failed to reignite that spark.
AC Milan Pull the Plug 📝
AC Milan have now confirmed the termination of Origi’s contract by mutual consent, bringing his time at the San Siro to an unceremonious end. The club’s statement was brief and to the point, wishing the Belgian forward well as he searches for the next step in his career.
Signed in 2022 after leaving Liverpool, Origi struggled to make a lasting impact in Italy. Across 36 appearances, he managed just two goals, while his loan spell at Nottingham Forest produced no Premier League goals at all.
High Wages, No Way Back 🚪
Reports from France suggest Origi was earning around £65,000 per week during his time in Milan. Despite interest from other clubs following his Forest loan, he reportedly declined potential moves, even as game time completely dried up.
By the end of the 2024 summer window, Milan had decided he would train away from the first team. It’s believed Origi split his training time between Rome and Florence, working individually to stay match-ready — though no return ever came.
Remembering the Glory Days at Liverpool 🔴✨
Liverpool fans will always remember Origi for moments that defied belief.
Signed for £10 million in 2014, his true impact emerged under Klopp. The year 2019 alone cemented his cult-hero status:
A goal in the unforgettable Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona
The decisive strike in the Champions League final against Tottenham
A dramatic last-minute winner in the Merseyside derby
Across 175 appearances, Origi scored 41 goals — many of them arriving when Liverpool needed them most.
A Career at a Crossroads ⏳
From conquering Europe to training alone away from the spotlight, Origi’s journey is a reminder of how quickly football fortunes can change. Whether this marks the end or a new beginning remains to be seen — but his legacy at Liverpool is already secure.
Some heroes are remembered not for how often they scored, but when it mattered most ❤️⚽
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