Origi turned down Monaco to remain at Norway’s Lillestrom

Harambee stars' Arnold Origi during their Africa Cup of Nation Qualifier match against Zambia at Nyayo stadium on Sep.6 2015.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Harambee Stars first-choice goalkeeper Arnold Origi has said he had to turn down an offer to join French Ligue One side Monaco to extend his stay at Norwegian top side Lillestrom.

Origi was handed a three-year extension to his contract last week that will keep him at the Norwegian side until 2018.