Usain Bolt offered trial by Championship side Burton after retirement from sprinting
USAIN BOLT would be welcome to come on trial at Championship side Burton.
The legendary sprinter, 30, wants to make it as a footballer now he has hung up his running spikes.
Usain Bolt has been offered a sensational trail by Burton AlbionGetty ImagesNigel Clough’s squad could soon be joined by the sprint legend if he decides to take up their offerPA:Empics Sport
Yet the door has been opened to a switch to England’s second tier with Nigel Clough’s Albion.
The unlikely opportunity comes after Brewers chairman Ben Robinson revealed a trial offer would be forthcoming should Bolt be interested.
Supremo Robinson, 71, told SunSport: “I’m sure we would (offer a trial) and that the manager would. He’s quick, if nothing else!
“He’s done great for his sport athletics and if you look at Adam Gemili who was in the 4x100m relay he played football when he was younger.
“We would be very interested, obviously.
Usain Bolt made an emotional farewell from athletics in London at the World ChampionshipsRex FeaturesBolt has been offered the chance to make Burton’s Pirelli Stadium his new sporting homeGetty
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“I’m sure the manager would give him a trial. He’s done a tremendous amount for his sport.
“If he can apply the same amount of enthusiasm and dedication to soccer then who knows what might lie ahead?
“The standard is very high (in the Championship) and obviously he would need a level of talent to get his place in the team.”
Usain Bolt has outlined his ambition to become a professional footballer after hanging up his spikesRex FeaturesBurton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium has a 6,912 capacityGettyUsain Bolt has made no secret of his love for Manchester United and has been to watch his beloved Red Devils on several occasionsThe Sun
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Video obtained by The Sun also shows the track legend dancing with girls and taking a turn on the decks at a barbecue celebrating a late friend’s life at the family’s home in West London.
Usain Bolt drinks and parties with girls at boozy bash in London days before final race
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