World Champion Usain Bolt Secures Trial With Borussia Dortmund

File photo of Usain Bolt.

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Sprint legend Usain Bolt said that he hopes to see his dream of becoming a professional footballer come true when he undergoes a trial at German top-flight 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.

Usain Bolt to <i>Sunday Express</i>

"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.

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.

Usain Bolt

"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."

In August last year, the eight-times gold medallist and holder of the World Record in the 100 and 200 m races, Bolt retired from athletics after the World Championships. The only sprinter to capture the 100 and 200 m titles in three consecutive Olympics settled for a silver in his career’s final individual race.

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