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Usain Bolt fails in his attempt to become a professional footballer in Australia. The legendary Olympic sprinter has failed to sign a contract with the Central Coast Mariners club and must look for new horizons.
The team announced Friday that Bolt's undetermined training period with the Mariners "was over", and added
According to the local press, Central Coast offered Jamaican Bolt a contract worth 150,000 Australian dollars (US $ 110,000), and he hoped to obtain sponsorship from a third party to raise this amount to several million dollars. .
However, the offer was rejected by agents of Bolt, winner of eight Olympic gold medals.
"It was a pleasure to work with Usain while pursuing his desire to become a professional footballer," said Mike Charlesworth, owner of the Mariners. "This partnership has been mutually beneficial and has generated greater enthusiasm and attention for the Mariners and the A league."
Usain Bolt during a workout with the Central Coast Mariners of Australia .. / AP Photo / Steve Christo /
Bolt, who has never played competitive football, trained in September and October with the team of sailors. However, he has only participated in a few low-level matches, none of which correspond to the Australian league.
"I would like to thank the owners, directors, staff, players and fans of the Central Coast Mariners for having so well welcomed me here," said Bolt in a statement issued by the club. "I wish success to the team for next season."
Bolt scored two goals during a rehearsal match, but was not included in the team for the first game of the season in the A league on October 21, tied in Brisbane. The 32-year-old star retired from competitive athletics last year. Since then, he has explored the possibilities of obtaining a contract in professional football in Germany, South Africa, Norway and Australia.
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