Liverpool have confirmed Divock Origi will leave Anfield when his contract expires as the striker reportedly closes in on a move to Milan.
Origi moved to Anfield from Lille in 2014 but was immediately loaned back to the Ligue 1 side.
That set the precedent for an eight-year stay with the Reds in which the Belgium international was used sparingly, but he scored some crucial goals for Jurgen Klopp's side.
"He [Origi] is a legend on and off the pitch. Fantastic footballer, a world-class striker and is our best finisher," Reds manager Klopp said of Origi after he scored in a Merseyside derby win over Everton in April.
"Everyone would say the same. You see this in training. It is a really hard decision to make to leave him out. Everyone loves Divock here."
Divock Origi will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 9, 2022
Thank you for an incredible eight years of service and leaving us with so many special memories. @DivockOrigi, Liverpool legend pic.twitter.com/lkQsNKANVp
Origi scored 22 goals in 107 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, only starting 34 of those matches.
He developed a reputation of being a super-sub, popping up with late strikes against Everton and in the iconic 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final.
Origi also scored the game-clinching second in the 2019 Champions League final win over Tottenham, securing his legendary status among the Reds faithful.
The 27-year-old has reportedly agreed to join Serie A champions Milan when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of this month.