‘It’ll take time to adjust but once I play a few times I’ll get used to it’: track star Usain Bolt secures trial with Borussia Dortmund

The multiple Olympic and world champion admits he would prefer to play for Manchester United, his favourite team

German Bundesliga

Agence France-Presse

Published: 10:34am, 8 Jan 2018

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Sprint legend Usain Bolt said Sunday that he hopes to still see his dream of becoming a professional footballer come true when he undergoes a trial at German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.

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

“In March we’re 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 the Sunday Express.

Will the sprinter one day play in the famous yellow of Dortmund? Photo: AFP

“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 football now. It’ll take time to adjust but once I play a few times I’ll 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.

Bolt says he has asked Sir Alex Ferguson to put in a word for him at his favourite club. Photo: Reuters

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

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“I’ve 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.”

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