LIVERPOOL fan favorite Divock Origi has transitioned from the pitch to academia, enrolling at Harvard University just five months post-retirement.

The 31-year-old former Reds striker is now pursuing studies at the esteemed Harvard Business School in the U.S. after concluding his playing career in June.

Origi has enrolled in Harvard’s Crossover Into Business program, designed to empower professional athletes with essential business skills and ease their transition from sports.

This semester-long curriculum connects participants with two MBA student mentors while honing practical business abilities without requiring a full degree.

The Belgian player has grand aspirations beyond football, particularly in the fashion sector. He is also in the process of launching a football agency called DLF Sports with his business associate Marvin Willem Ofori.

Origi previously expressed his enthusiasm for his new path, stating: “I’m wholeheartedly dedicated to immersing myself in fashion as a craft.”

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He also shared his desire to learn about the fashion industry’s legacy and work alongside top designers around the globe.

The former Belgium international officially announced his retirement on June 8 after facing challenging final years in his football career.

His last game was in 2024, and his contract with AC Milan ended in December 2025.

Origi will forever be celebrated as a Liverpool icon, having proven himself as one of Jurgen Klopp’s most dependable substitutes during a remarkable seven-year tenure at Anfield.

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Signed from Lille in 2014 for approximately £10 million, the forward became known for scoring key goals, including a memorable 96th-minute winner against Everton in December 2018, capitalizing on an incredible blunder by Jordan Pickford.

His ultimate achievement occurred during Liverpool’s unforgettable Champions League comeback versus Barcelona in May 2019.

Origi netted twice in the astonishing 4-0 semi-final triumph at Anfield, featuring the decisive fourth goal from a quick corner taken by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

He followed this up by scoring Liverpool’s second goal in their 2-0 win against Tottenham in the Champions League final in Madrid.

The Belgian also played a crucial role in helping Klopp’s squad secure the Premier League title in 2020, ending the club’s 30-year league championship drought.