Usain Bolts (31) The dream of the football career continues to take shape. The former sprint star (eight gold medals at the Olympics) will begin a six-week trial with Australian Premier League club Central Coast Mariners!
His advisor confirmed to a local radio station that Bolt had accepted a training contract.
The Jamaican had already undergone public relations training at Borussia Dortmund in March, training for a week at Norwegian club Strömsgodset IF in June.
Will it work in Down Under with the professional career? Shaun Mielekamp, General Manager of Central Coast Mariners: Hopefully, who knows, maybe he'll be playing in the A-League this season. "
However, he wants to make a possible commitment depending on performance." Mielekamp: "A commitment is only possible if Usain is able to play. If he enters and does not follow, he can turn against. "
Counterattacks and sprints should not be a problem for Bolt. Now, he has to show where he has things for the A-League in football.