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Divock Origi "excited" to be Liverpool player

Divock Origi is delighted to be a Liverpool player.

The Belgian will spend this season on-loan with Lille.

"The fact we have a young team and can grow is the most exciting part," he said. "With the coach we have he's a great manager who can handle a young team.

"He's said a lot of good things about Liverpool and told me it's the perfect club for me. He was only positive and it was great to be able to talk with him about Liverpool.

"We also have experienced players. I think we can go very far - we have a lot of quality in the group.

"This year I'll have a chance to play at European level, so in the Europa League or Champions League.

"It's important for me to gain a place in the team, improve and be ready for the season after that."

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