Divock Origi has begun his post-soccer career, months after retiring, with the former Liverpool star showing off his next steps in life after hanging up his boots

Former Liverpool star Divock Origi has revealed his next steps after retiring from professional soccer, with a drastic career change seemingly on the cards.

The striker became a cult hero during his time at Anfield, after he made the switch from Lille in 2014 for just $13 million. Viewed as a promising option up front, the Belgian ace took some time to make a name for himself, predominantly used as a backup striker behind Daniel Sturridge in the early years.

From 2018 onwards, Origi truly cemented his place in the hearts of Liverpool fans. Under Jurgen Klopp, the forward showed a knack for scoring important goals from the bench, starting with a 96th-minute winner against Everton in the Merseyside Derby.

His cult hero status hit new heights in the following months, with a brace against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final helping to turn around a match that looked nearly impossible. Origi then went on to score in the final of the competition against Tottenham, securing the European title once again.

While he was never viewed as the main star in a forward line that included incredible talent such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino, there was a clear recognition of the important part the Belgian played in some of the most memorable moments of the past decade.

An exit to AC Milan in 2022 brought a close to the 31-year-old's time on Merseyside, which ended with 175 appearances, 41 goals and 17 assists.

Origi's time in Italy didn't quite go as planned, with a loan move to Nottingham Forest following, and he exited midway through the 2025/26 season. The former Liverpool man then announced his retirement in June 2026, bringing a close to that chapter in his life and opening the next.

The next steps have already begun, as he revealed on social media that the star has enrolled at Harvard University and joined the Crossover Into Business program, which helps athletes prepare for life after their respective sports.

The program lasts a full semester and pairs athletes with mentors to learn the practical business skills necessary to navigate the industry beyond playing on the field.

Origi has previously made it clear that he has a desire to pursue fashion, as he said in The Players Tribune earlier this year: "I’m excited about what’s next. I have new purpose and other things in life I want to pursue with the same passion I’ve pursued football all these years.

“For one, I’m really dedicated to pursuing fashion, as a craft. I’m already pouring myself into just gaining a ton more knowledge about the history and the industry. I aspire to study it at the highest level and hopefully have the opportunity to learn from some of the best designers in the world.

“I’m also going to continue to expand on the entrepreneurial side, with DLF, a football agency I’m developing with my partner and co-owner Marvin Willem Ofori. And ultimately, just looking for any opportunity to be a bridge, either for the next generation of football players, or more broadly, through my philanthropy. Or even just as a person.”

It remains to be seen what will follow in Origi's post-playing career, but a drastic career change into fashion or a move in soccer, such as an agency, could set him up for the next chapter.