Liverpool cult hero, 30, hasn't played for 17 months after brutal decision
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Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi continues to find himself in limbo at AC Milan following his rejection of the club's proposal for an early contract termination.
Origi made the switch to the Serie A team in 2022 but has endured a torrid time in Italy from an individual perspective, featuring for the side in merely one campaign across the past three years.
The 30-year-old managed just two goals during the 2022-23 season before being shipped out on loan to Nottingham Forest for 2023-24, where he netted only once in 22 outings, and that goal came in the FA Cup rather than the Premier League.
Origi was completely frozen out during the 2024-25 campaign and remains on Milan's payroll with 12 months left to run on his deal.
According to Tuttosport, Liverpool's 2019 Champions League hero was called to the club's headquarters for discussions regarding his contract situation.
He was reportedly questioned about whether he would entertain an early termination of his agreement, which is due to expire on June 30, 2026, and was even presented with "favorable" conditions to facilitate such a move.
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Origi famously scored for Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final.
However, talks are understood to have reached an impasse after Origi demonstrated "resistance" to accepting his severance package that would have enabled him to sever ties with the Italian club.
Origi, now aged 30, made 175 appearances for Liverpool and found the net on 41 occasions - notably netting the decisive strike in the team's 2-0 triumph against Tottenham in the 2019 Champions League final.
The publication added that his continued presence at the club remains a "mystery."
"Honestly, I feel honored," said Origi upon leaving Liverpool.
I’m just so happy that I’ve been able to play my part for this beautiful club."