Liverpool announce the departure of club’s Champions League hero Divock Origi

Divock Origi, who scored a famous winner against Barcelona, has been released by Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool have confirmed the departure of seven players including striker Divock Origi when their contracts expire at the end of this month.

Goalkeeper Loris Karius and former first-team players Sheyi Ojo and Ben Woodburn have also been released, along with three members of the club’s academy.