GdS: ‘Earns more than Modric’ – Milan close to finally ending Origi ordeal after acceleration

AC Milan are finally close to separating from Divock Origi after years of pain regarding his contract, a report claims.

As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, Origi has long since disappeared from Milan’s plans, but with the distinction of having managed to keep the contract he signed in 2022. It was not a cheap deal either: a four-year contract worth €4m net per season, or €5.2m gross with the Growth Decree.

His last official appearance was the four minutes he got against Juventus in the league on May 2023. Then, after a year on loan at Nottingham Forest, the centre-forward – with a Champions League win to his name – transformed into a mystery.

Origi ordeal finally over?

Now, it seems the time for separation is finally approaching. The Belgian had been spotted at the club’s headquarters back in June, specifically to discuss the termination of his contract. The club and the player had failed to reach an agreement, though.

The subsequent appointment indicated January 2026 as the possible month to definitively close the affair, but now there has apparently been an acceleration that could put a merciful end to the whole matter.

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From what has been leaked, only a few legal details are missing to be able to end the deal before its natural expiry in June 2026. In short, the final mile has been reached, although it’s difficult to quantify the potential savings for the club because there may be severance involved.

Milan want to move forward and trying not to think too much about all the millions thrown away on a disastrous and disastrous deal. Origi, right now, earns more than Modric (€3.5m net) and Rabiot (also €3.5m, net of generous bonuses).