Anfield cult hero Divock Origi has agreed to terminate his contract with AC Milan, and the news comes after the Reds confirmed Alexander Isak suffered a serious injury and underwent surgery.
Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi has agreed to terminate his contract with AC Milan and will be available as a free agent in January. News of the Anfield cult hero’s move comes just hours after the Reds confirmed the devastating injury to No. 9 Alexander Isak.
On Monday night, Liverpool announced details of Isak’s injury, which he sustained while scoring the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. A challenge from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven left him with a broken leg and the striker underwent surgery, keeping him out of action for several months.
This has left the Reds with a lighter attack, but with the January transfer window just nine days away, manager Arne Slott may look to rectify that. The Liverpool manager said of Isak’s injury on Tuesday: “It’s going to be a long injury. A few months. It’s very, very, very unfortunate for him and for us.”
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Several media outlets, including Sky Sports Italia, have reported that Origi has signed a termination agreement with Milan. The 30-year-old is set to become available for free this winter, bringing an end to a difficult period in his career.
The Belgian forward moved to the San Siro after his contract with Liverpool ends in 2022. The move never really worked out, as he made just 36 appearances during that time, scoring just two goals.
He has been frozen out by the team from December 2024 after an unsuccessful loan spell with Premier League side Nottingham Forest, and a solution has been under consideration for some time. But before his troubles in Italy began, Origi etched his name into Anfield lore by scoring some unforgettable goals during the Jurgen Klopp era.
The first was the 96-minute Merseyside derby winner in 2018. In a bizarre period of play, Virgil van Dijk smashed a half-volley onto Everton’s crossbar, but the ball bounced twice and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was unable to clear it, allowing Origi to head it free on the goal line.
He then contributed as a striker to the Reds’ sixth Champions League title in 2019. He scored two goals in the semi-final against Barcelona at Anfield, including the one that clinched Liverpool’s famous 4-3 aggregate victory with a corner kick, and then scored the decisive goal in the Madrid final against Tottenham.
It remains to be seen what action Liverpool will decide to take in the upcoming transfer window following Isak’s injury. Asked about his plans, Slott replied: “I’m just thinking about the next two games. It’s time for the players and the fans to do everything they can to help us in the best way.”
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