Divock Origi: ‘After Paolo Maldini left, there was nothing for me at Milan’

Almost a year after his contract with Milan was terminated by mutual consent in December 2025, Divock Origi has spoken publicly about his time at the club.

The Belgium striker joined the Rossoneri from Liverpool as a free agent in the summer of 2022, after being brought to Milan at the initiative of Paolo Maldini.

Origi scored only two goals in 36 appearances for the Italian club. His spell also included a loan move to Nottingham Forest and several long periods in which he was effectively outside the first-team squad.

“After Paolo Maldini left, there was nothing for me to do at Milan,” Origi said.

Milan are currently fourth in Serie A.

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Kwaku Nii
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