Symbol copyright EPA Image caption Usain Bolt has played in a bunch of exhibition fits this yr
8-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt is in talks for a tribulation to play football in Australia, his agent says.
The Jamaican former sprinter, 31, is negotiating a six-week stint with the Central Coast Mariners, a crew within the country’s A-League competition.
Club officers mentioned “if all goes smartly”, Bolt might be signed for a season. His agent, Tony Rallis, stated the trial have been agreed “in idea”.
Bolt has previously trained with golf equipment in Germany, Norway and South Africa.
The 100m and 200m world file holder, who retired from athletics last 12 months, has up to now spoken about his passion in turning into a professional footballer.
Bolt is a fan of Manchester United and one in every of its former assistant managers, Mike Phelan, is now on the Mariners.
Mariners leader government Shaun Mielekamp stated the club had spent four months pursuing Bolt, and that growth at the deal was once “going really well”.
Mr Rallis mentioned negotiations endured over Bolt’s pay. News Corp Australia suggested that a “multi-million buck” deal had been proposed.
“the owner of Primary Coast Mariners has placed his hand deep in his pocket and warranted 70% of the revenue,” Mr Rallis instructed native Sky Sports Radio.
Media captionUsain Bolt trains with German side Borussia Dortmund
A Football Federal Australia spokesman told the BBC that it could not help in investment Bolt’s trial.
Mr Mielekamp said the club was positive that the trial might be extended.
“If all is going neatly, who is aware of? He is also lighting fixtures up the A-League this season,” he instructed the local Seven Network on Tuesday.
Mr Mielekamp said the club had gained certain studies of Bolt’s efficiency while he trained with German club Borussia Dortmund and Norwegian facet Stromsgodset.
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“Essentially The Most essential factor is we wait to search out out and see how just right a footballer he’s first,” Mr Mielekamp mentioned.
“Time will inform at what level he is at and it it fits the A-League.”
