Origi Opens Up About His Milan Spell and His Tension With Ibrahimovic

Belgian Divock Origi announced that he has retired from football at the age of 31. His last official match was in 2024, wearing the Nottingham Forest shirt.

Origi recalled that he joined Milan as a free agent from Liverpool in 2022. The player said Maldini had been persistent in wanting to sign him, and that due to his injury he could not complete the preseason normally and failed to find his form. In 36 official matches in a Milan shirt, he scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist. He was then loaned to Nottingham Forest, where he recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 22 matches.

When he returned to Milan, Ibrahimovic's decision left him out of the squad and he was sent to the Milan Futuro team. Origi said he refused to train with the team and that this turned into a legal battle lasting two years. His contract was terminated by mutual agreement on January 1, 2026.

Origi said he did not take Ibrahimovic's decision personally. "It was a business decision," the player said, adding that Zlatan is still a legend. He noted that he cannot disclose some details due to his contract.