"My purpose is done" - Liverpool attacker explains why he will leave the club this summer

The Reds are set to lose one of their best substitutes
The Reds are set to lose one of their best substitutes

Liverpool striker Divock Origi is set to leave Anfield this summer and feels his his objective has been achieved at the club.

The Belgian has been linked with a move to Serie A champions AC Milan on a free transfer. He is set to undergo a medical test next week, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Origi has been a valuable member of the side over the last eight years despite never being able to nail down a starting berth. The 27-year-old stated that he's served his goal but the side still has a long way to go.

As seen in the Daily Mail, he said:

"I will miss these boys a lot. I have been here eight years, but I feel my purpose is done. The club is in safe hands. There is so much still to come from this team."

Origi wasn't in Liverpool's squad for the Champions League final against Real Madrid as the Reds were beaten 1-0.

Four years ago, in their last European triumph, the Belgian was on target against Tottenham Hotspur, helping the side win 2-0.

Origi played no part in their final Premier League game of the 2021-22 season either, although his teammates gave him a guard of honor.

Overall, he finished the campaign with just 18 appearances in all competitions, amassing only 598 minutes of action but still managed to contribute 10 goals.

Joining from Lille in 2014, Origi has won every major trophy possible with Liverpool and leaves as a club hero. He will most famously be remembered for his role as a 'supersub', coming off the bench to score last-minute goals to rescue matches.

His most notable contributions include a double against Barcelona in their historic 4-0 comeback victory in the 2018-19 Champions League semi-final second leg. Also memorable were last-minute goals against Newcastle United and Everton, and of course, a Champions League-sealing goal in the 2019 final.


Liverpool set to lose Sadio Mane too

Sadio Mane has apparently made his decision to leave Anfield following their Champions League defeat on Saturday night.

According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, the Bundesliga champions are currently working on a deal worth €30 million with an additional €10 million in bonus fees. The deal is very close to fruition.

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Edited by Akshay Saraswat