Former Liverpool forward Divock Origi has agreed to terminate his contract with AC Milan and will become a free agent in January. The news of Anfield’s favorite signing comes just hours after the Reds received shocking news regarding striker Alexander Isak’s injury.
Liverpool announced on Monday night that Isak suffered a broken foot following a challenge from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven in Saturday’s game against Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool are short on attacking options as the striker underwent surgery and faces several months out. With the January transfer window opening in just nine days’ time, manager Arne Slott may try to address this issue.
On Tuesday, the Liverpool manager said of Isak’s setback: “It’s going to be a long injury. A few months. It’s very, very, very disappointing for him and for us.”
According to multiple reports, including Sky Sports Italia, Origi has officially announced the termination of his contract with Milan. The 30-year-old will be available for free this winter, ending a difficult chapter in his career.
After leaving Liverpool in 2022, the Belgian moved to the San Siro, but things didn’t materialize as expected, making just 36 appearances and scoring two goals during his spell.
He has been left out of the squad since a disappointing loan move to Nottingham Forest in 2024, and a solution has been sought for some time.
But before Origi fell into trouble in Italy, he had secured his place in Anfield history by scoring some unforgettable goals during Jurgen Klopp’s reign.
His first notable coup was a last-minute go-ahead goal in the 2018 Merseyside derby. In an unusual sequence of events, Virgil van Dijk’s half-volley hit Everton’s crossbar and bounced twice, but Jordan Pickford could not clear it and Origi headed home from the goal line.
The forward also played a key role in Liverpool’s quest for a sixth Champions League title in 2019. He scored two goals in the semi-final against Barcelona at Anfield, including his famous “quick corner kick” goal in a 4-3 aggregate victory, and then scored the winning goal in the Madrid final against Tottenham.
Given Isak’s injury setback, it remains unclear what steps Liverpool will take in the upcoming transfer window.
When asked about his plans, Slott said: “I’m only thinking about the next two games. It’s time for the players and fans to do everything they can to help us in the best way.”
