Divock Origi is on the verge of completing a summer switch to AC Milan
According to Milan News (via Sports Witness) (h/t Liverpool Echo), Liverpool striker Divock Origi is on the verge of completing a switch to Italian giants AC Milan.
The Belgian international is coming to the end of his contract with the Reds and Liverpool are not keen to renew a new deal. Origi has fallen out of favour at Anfield and considering the abundance of attacking options at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal, he is better off taking his talents elsewhere.
The 26-year-old striker has achieved cult status in Anfield, scoring important goals over the years. However, he has opportunities tough to come by, playing just 14 games across all competitions this season.
The report claims that a deal with the Italian giants is all but completed and it would take another club to join the race very late for anything to interrupt the deal.
With the Reds not handing the Belgian a new deal it makes sense for the striker who is still very young to move out in search of pastures new and try and revive his career and Milan are providing him with just that opportunity.
A much-needed change?
The Belgian is just 26-years-old and still has time on his hands to resurrect a successful yet low-profile career. All he needs is a team that gives him regular game time and the opportunity to shine.
Liverpool will not be losing much if the striker leaves and this is a move that could turn out to be beneficial for all parties.
The Reds may have to sign a backup striker next season but even if they don’t, they have Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah as options to lead the line.
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Origi has never managed to establish himself as a star at Liverpool but has time and again proven that he could be a great utility player. Maybe his ascend to stardom is written in Milan and he could turn out to be a shrewd accusation.
At 26, he has every right to seek regular playtime elsewhere. Wherever he goes, Origi will always be a cult hero at Anfield.
