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DIVOCK ORIGI has had his contract with AC Milan terminated... 942 days after his last appearance for the Italian club.
The fan favorite, 30, joined the team in the summer of 2022 after his contract with Liverpool expired.
Divock Origi struggled to make an impact at San SiroCredit: Getty
Origi, 30, scored in the 2019 Champions League finalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
He failed to make a significant impact during his first season at San Siro, scoring only twice in 36 appearances.
The Belgian's last appearance for Milan occurred on May 28, 2023, in a match against .
More than two and a half years later, the Serie A club announced Origi's departure with a brief 26-word statement.
It stated: “AC Milan can confirm the termination of Divock Origi’s contract by mutual consent. The Club wishes him all the best for the future.”
After his struggles at San Siro, Origi moved to on a season-long loan in the summer of 2023.
This temporary move did not yield favorable results, as Origi managed to score just once in 22 appearances for Forest, without finding the net in the Premier League.
His last appearance of any kind came as a substitute against on April 21, 2024.
Origi spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
According to French outlet L’Equipe , Origi was reportedly earning around £65,000 a week at AC Milan.
Meanwhile, the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the forward declined all transfer interest following his loan at Forest.
After the conclusion of the 2024 summer transfer window, it was determined that Origi would train away from AC Milan.
The former Liverpool player reportedly split his time between Rome and Florence while working with a personal trainer.
Origi, who scored 41 goals in 175 appearances for Liverpool, is fondly remembered by the Kop.
During his eight years at Anfield, Origi notably enjoyed a remarkable run in 2019, scoring goals in the semi-final victory over , the decisive goal in the final against , and a last-minute winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton.
Origi kisses the Champions League trophyCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Divock Origi's contract terminated by AC Milan?
Divock Origi's contract was terminated by mutual consent after he struggled to make an impact during his time at the club, with limited appearances and goals.
What were Origi's statistics during his time at AC Milan?
During his tenure at AC Milan, Divock Origi made 36 appearances and scored only twice.
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