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Divock Origi has moved to clarify reports that he could join Liverpool FC in January, and says he is looking forward to moving to the Reds “from next season.”

The Belgian striker had suggested earlier this week that he would be open to the idea of bringing forward his £10m transfer from Lille, if the opportunity arose.

“Maybe January, who knows?” he had said. “It’s not me who makes the decisions, but if the club choose to let me go in January, I would go. I would like to join Liverpool then.”

The ECHO understands that this possibility has always been unlikely, with the terms of the deal meaning the 19-year-old will remain in France for the duration of this season, before moving to Anfield next summer.

And Origi himself has taken to Twitter on Friday afternoon to take a step back from his comments.

He tweeted: “Hi guys, I just wanted to clarify after today’s (Friday’s) press reports that I will continue to give my all & 100% for Lille over the coming months, and I am very much looking forward to joining Liverpool from next season.”

Origi, who has scored five goals for club and country this season, is currently preparing for Belgium’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Wales on Sunday, and says he is in regular contact with Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, who has described the forward as a potential world-class talent.

“Brendan Rodgers is in contact,” he had said. “That makes me feel very good and wanted. Also the medical staff, they stay in touch for the same reason, telling me they are looking forward to me coming to the club.

“I can’t wait to be playing in the Premier League because I can now see that it will suit me better.

“I think there are good things waiting for me with Liverpool.”