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Divock Origi Retires at 31

He says his playing 'mission is fulfilled' and plans to advise the DLF agency as he moves into business and fashion.

Overview

  • Origi announced his decision on Instagram and in a Players' Tribune piece, saying his playing 'mission is fulfilled' and that he will pursue a new calling after football.
  • The striker is best known for decisive goals that sealed Liverpool's run to the 2019 Champions League title and for being part of the team that won the 2020 Premier League.
  • Between 2015 and 2022 he made about 175 appearances for Liverpool with 41 goals and 17 assists, figures that underline a career built more on high‑impact moments than constant starts.
  • His on‑field role had fallen away after moves to AC Milan and a loan to Nottingham Forest, and his Milan contract was ended early with no competitive match played in over two years.
  • Origi said he will advise and help build the DLF agency and focus on fashion and design, a shift that will test whether his off‑field profile can match the lasting bond he has with Liverpool fans.