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“My purpose is fulfilled”: Divock Origi retires from football
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"My purpose is fulfilled": Divock Origi retires from football
Ollie Whitmore , Chief football news reporter
Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi said his "purpose as a player is fulfilled" while announcing his retirement from professional football.
The pinnacle of the 31-year-old's career came when he scored the winner against Tottenham in the 2018/19 Champions League final, before becoming a Premier League winner in the following season under Jurgen Klopp.
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The Belgian, who also represented Lille , VfL Wolfsburg , AC Milan , and Nottingham Forest and scored three goals in 32 caps for his country, said his time in the sport "was a joy" that "shaped me in ways that go far beyond the pitch".
In an Instagram post published on Monday afternoon, he said: "My purpose in the game as a player is fulfilled. I lived out my childhood dreams to play on the biggest stages and win the biggest trophies. I am grateful to God for all of it."To my fans across the world who helped me shine: every iconic moment, every goal, every piece of history we made together will forever be ours."To every club, and all the coaches and teammates who stood beside me, thank you. You shaped me in ways that go far beyond the pitch. Representing Belgium , my nation, while carrying Kenya, my roots, was a joy."And to my family and those closest to me… without you, I am not who I am today. I am forever grateful," he added.
