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“Origi-Time” has come to an end. Divok Origi announced that he will retire from his career.

08.06.2026 16:35 · 17 просмотров

“Origi-Time” has come to an end: Divock Origi announced his retirement from professional football. The Belgian forward officially retired from his professional career. A player whose name became synonymous with determination in critical moments, Origi is leaving the world of football, leaving behind a unique legacy in the history of European club sports.

Origi’s path to the top was forged during his time at Lille, where he made his debut at the age of 17. But it was Liverpool that brought him worldwide fame. Under Jurgen Klopp’s leadership, Origi became an ideal substitute for the team. His goals in Merseyside derbies, his winning goal in the 2019 Champions League final, and his decisive shots in the final moments of matches became part of football culture.

After a successful period in England, Origi’s career took a different path. His moves to Milan and Wolfsburg and Nottingham Forest didn’t bring him the same level of performance as before. However, his professionalism, tactical intelligence, and ability to find free spaces in the penalty area remained his strengths. Managers from various clubs praised his outstanding work without the ball, his physical endurance, and his ability to change the game’s pace when he came on as a substitute.

In his farewell speech, Origi thanked his coaches, teammates, and fans. He said that football had given him everything, but it was time to pass on the baton to the next generation. It is believed that Origi will focus on coaching and developing young players.

Divock Origi leaves not as a record-breaker in terms of goals, but as a player who proved that greatness in modern football is measured not only by statistics, but also by moments that remain forever in memory. The era of “Origi-Time” has come to an end, but his legacy in tactics and attacking football will live on forever.