Earlier this week, it was reported that Divock Origi might be on his way out of Liverpool this summer.
The 24-year-old joined Liverpool from French side Lille in 2014 but unfortunately, he was never able to have a consistent run of games in the first XI.
Last season too, Divock Origi managed to play in just 12 Premier League games managing to net 3 goals. But he did manage to score some crucial goals during the course of the season including the one in the Champions League final vs Spurs.
A number of experts had claimed that Jurgen Klopp might choose to sell him off this summer but once Daniel Sturridge was released it was more or less certain that Divock Origi would be staying at Liverpool as a backup to Roberto Firmino.
Now though, Jurgen Klopp seems to have made other plans for the Belgium international since reports are claiming that the German boss wants to use him to lure in left-back Junior Firpo.
UPDATE:
In a major update, ESPN are reporting that Liverpool do not want to get rid of Divock Origi this summer but instead they plan to offer him a new contract at the club.
The report states: “Liverpool are optimistic that Divock Origi will accept the club’s offer of a contract extension following his return to preseason training, sources have told ESPN FC.
“The striker, who has a year remaining on his current deal, reported to Melwood on Monday and signalled his desire to play a further part in helping the Reds win silverware.”
Divock Origi and @XS_11official will return to Melwood on Monday morning to join up with the Reds. 👊
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 7, 2019
Divock Origi has entered the final year of his contract but obviously, he will put pen to paper on the new contract since no one would want to move out of a team like Liverpool.
Last season, the forward made only 12 appearances in the league but in case he chooses to stay he will surely ask Jurgen Klopp to provide him with more game time both in the cup games as well as the league.
