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Liverpool Champions League hero announces shock early retirement
The former Liverpool striker made 175 appearances and scored 41 goals, including decisive Champions League and Premier League finals goals.
- Former Liverpool forward Divock Origi has announced his retirement from professional football at age 31. The Belgium international shared the news on social media, stating his "purpose in the game as a player is fulfilled."
- During his time at Liverpool, the striker made 175 appearances and scored 41 goals. Memorable strikes included six derby goals against Everton and the clinching goal in the 2019 Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur.
- Beyond Liverpool, the forward had stints with Wolfsburg and Nottingham Forest, and earned 32 caps for Belgium. Joining Milan in 2022, the striker made 36 senior appearances before leaving in December.
- Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp previously described the forward as a "Liverpool legend," calling him "one of the most important players I ever had." Klopp praised him as an "outstanding player."
- Reflecting on his career, Origi expressed gratitude for his time on the "biggest stages" and playing with fans who "helped me shine." He noted stepping into his "next calling" following retirement.
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Belgian striker Divock Origi has ended his football career, which he left his biggest mark on in the Liverpool jersey, at the age of just 31. As he wrote on social media, he managed to fulfill all his goals in football.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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