Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi ‘in talks with AC Milan and Inter’ over summer free transfer as Reds contract expires
Posted Saturday, March 26, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk
AC MILAN and Inter are set to battle it out for Liverpool star Divock Origi this summer, according to reports.
The Belgian's current Reds contract will expire at the end of the season, prompting plenty of interest at home and abroad.
Divock Origi nets his penalty in last month's League Cup final
According to 90min, Jurgen Klopp's side would be willing to hand Origi an extension, despite his lack of game time.
But they add that the striker believes it is time to leave Anfield in order to pursue more regular first team football.
Origi, who joined Liverpool in 2014, gathered iconic status during the 2018-19 campaign by scoring a number of vital goals.
His strikes included efforts against Everton and Barcelona, as well as the clincher in the Champions League final against Tottenham.
Origi's run of form that season earned him a new three-year deal, which is about to expire.
AC Milan and rivals Inter have both reportedly entered talks with the 26-year-old's representatives.
Origi also has interest from Spain and Germany - as well as the Premier League.
But it's claimed that he appears more likely to head to Italy.
The forward is eager to gain more first-team opportunities, with the Qatar World Cup looming this winter.
He has played just 71 minutes of Premier League football this season across five substitute appearances, with the additions of Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota in recent years pushing him even further down the pecking order.
Klopp has previously referred to Origi as a Liverpool "legend".
But it appears he'll be losing the front man to Serie A this summer.
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