"Manchester United" could receive a very unexpected boost - Usain Bolt, who for a long time has not hidden his desire to play football and represent the "Red Devils", is seriously committed to stepping onto the field.
The eight-time Olympic gold medalist ended his sprinter career last year after suffering an injury in the final races in London.
Now he has recovered from it and is eager to start a trial period with "Borussia Dortmund", after which it will be clarified whether the Jamaican would be suitable to wear the "Man United" jersey in the future.
"With the injury now everything is fine and I am fully prepared," - Bolt told the "Daily Express".
"In March, I intend to have a trial period in Dortmund, and that will decide what I will do with my career and which path it will take. If they say that I am good and I just need to train a bit, I will take that opportunity."
"It makes me nervous. Usually, I don't get nervous, but this situation is different, it is football. It will take time to adapt, but once I play a few times, I will get used to it. The same thing happened when I started in athletics."
"At first, I was nervous, but then I got used to the fans, people, and everyone around me and everything fell into place."
"One of my biggest dreams is to sign a contract with "Manchester United". If they say in Dortmund that I am good enough, I will push through and work hard in training. I spoke with Alex Ferguson and asked him to say good things about me. He replied that if I am in good athletic shape, then he will see what can be done."
Presenting himself as a big football fan, Bolt also revealed that he sought advice from Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, although he himself would like to play on the field.
