Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.
The former Belgium striker cemented his place in the history of six-time European Cup winners, Liverpool, in 2019.
He scored twice in a memorable 4-0 comeback Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, after the English giants lost the first leg 3-0, and then in the final victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
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 Reds boss 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.
Origi, who began his career at Lille, also won the Premier League with Liverpool in 2020, before joining Italian side AC Milan on a free transfer two years
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