Jose Enrique believes Divock Origi could sign for Newcastle United this summer but has warned he could tarnish his Liverpool legacy. The Belgian striker has not been a regular starter for Jurgen Klopp's side through the years but has scored important goals during his stint at Anfield.
The former Magpies left-back believes Origi is "good enough" to stay in the Premier League but believes he could end up in Serie A with AC Milan or Inter Milan. However, Enrique has also recognised Newcastle could be a destination for the 27-year-old as a result of their recent takeover.
Eddie Howe's side have been linked with a number of high profile stars since the takeover went through and Origi is the latest. The Liverpool striker's contract is up in the summer and he's expected to leave Anfield.
Speaking to Lord Ping, Enrique said: "Origi is good enough to stay in the Premier League and he's playing for one of the best teams in the world. He's not starting and he's not been playing too much this season so a team like AC Milan and Inter Milan looks like where he could be heading.
"I can’t see him playing anywhere in the Premier League but I think he is good enough. I think if I was him and you have teams like AC Milan, Inter Milan and top teams like that interested, I would rather go and play in a team where he's a ‘hero’ as Liverpool call him the legend himself because he always comes when the team needs him.
"Also they are in Europe and a footballer's career is short, so maybe that’s the best thing to do. He could go to Newcastle because they have a lot of money to spend and they'll want to bring new players, but I would not go to one of Liverpool’s rivals because I think his legacy at Liverpool is amazing, they should make a statue of him for what he's done and what he's won.”
