Divock Origi (Oostende, Belgium, 1995) was part of that ‘golden generation’ that was introduced to society in the 2014 World Cup and, little by little, it fades away. Now, after nearly 800 days in dry dock, he has announced that he is hanging up his boots at 31 years old.
The Belgian striker announced this decision in a heartfelt statement: “My goal as a footballer is now completed. I left behind my childhood dreams to play on the biggest stages and win the most important trophies. I thank God for all of this.” He also thanked “each club, coaches and teammates who were by my side” and that “representing Belgiummy nation, while carrying with me my roots of Kenya“It was a joy.”
Formed in the quarries of Genk and Lillehe Liverpool He signed him in July 2014 after his performance in the Brazil World Cup in exchange for 13 million. He returned on loan to Pierre-Mauroy. But it was in Wolfsburg where he gained an opportunity from Jurgen Klopp. He recovered it for the 18-19 season and had the highlight of his career scoring the comeback goal against the Barcelona in the semifinals of that Champions. Weeks later, he closed the victory in the Metropolitan against him Tottenham.
Arnold observes in his presentation his assistance to Origi against Barcelona
Always revulsive, he was losing weight in the German coach’s plans until leaving in the summer of 2022 to reach the Milan as a free agent. Less than three years later, with just 36 games under his belt and having been removed from the first team dynamic, his contract was terminated last January.
Since then, he has not found a team to try to relaunch his career. Now, we must go back to April 2024 to rescue their last match, against the Evertonduring his transfer to Nottingham Forest. Since then, he has not worn shorts again and, having just turned 31, he has said goodbye to football.