Usain Bolt secures trial with Bundesliga team – Borussia Dortmund

AFP | Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt said Sunday that he hopes to still see his dream of becoming a professional soccer player come true when he undergoes a trial at German top-flight club Borussia Dortmund.

However, the multiple Olympic and world champion admitted that he would prefer to play for Manchester United, his favorite team.

“In March we are going to do a trial with Dortmund and that will determine what I do with that career, which way it goes,” the 31-year-old world record holder told reporters.
“If they say I’m good, and that I need a bit of training, I’ll do it. It makes me nervous. I don’t get nervous but this is different, this is soccer now. It will take time to adjust but once I play a few times I will get used to it.”

Bolt shares the same sponsor – Puma – as Dortmund and the trial with the Bundesliga team has been arranged by the sportswear company.

“One of my biggest dreams is to sign for Manchester United. If Dortmund say I am good enough, I will crack on and train hard,” said Bolt.

“I have spoken to (former United manager) Alex Ferguson and I told him he needs to put in a good word. He told me if I get fit and ready, he will see what he can do.”