This archive report was first published on 10 July 2019.
On July 10, 2019, Liverpool Football Club announced that Belgian striker Divock Origi had signed a new long-term contract, securing his future with the team.
Origi, who joined Liverpool from Lille in 2014, had largely been a peripheral figure at Anfield until his remarkable performances in the 2018-2019 Champions League campaign.
He scored twice in a 4-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final, second leg, and then scored again in the final victory over Tottenham, helping Liverpool win the competition for a sixth time.
"It's a story really only football can write," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. "We wanted to sign him again, to extend the contract, and the nice thing is he wanted to as well. He realised it was a tough time (but) we never gave him up in that time."
Origi had entered the final 12 months of his old deal and was reportedly stalling on the offer of a new one due to concerns over playing time.
"I'm very happy to be able to sign this contract and it gives you a boost at the beginning of the season, as well as the end of the season last year," said Origi.
