Usain Bolt is reportedly thinking of ending his retirement for a new goal that he's trying to reach—or should I say score?
According to The Guardian, the nine-time Olympic gold medal-winning Jamaican sprinter wants to become a professional soccer player. Bolt, 30, stated that he and his representatives have “genuinely been talking to people” German football club Borussia Dortmund, and he has been training with the team's head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Bolt says that he is still going to "see what happens" from the training.
The career change makes sense since a player's speed is an essential asset for a soccer player, and it's fair to say that Bolt is well-qualified in that department.
It's no secret that the track and field icon is a huge fan of the Manchester United football club, and he reiterated his previous statement that joining the squad would be his biggest accomplishment. “For me, if I could get to play for Manchester United, that would be like a dream come true,” Bolt said. “Yes, that would be epic.” In 2015, Bolt stated on the club's television network, “I am fit, I am quick, I can control the ball and I understand all of the play." He added, “I think if I do a trial then they would say, 'You know what, here is a contract for five years! You are 30 years old, here's a five-year contract. Let's just do it!"
Hey, if Michael Jordan can become a pro baseball player and Donald Trump can become a U.S. President, maybe Usain Bolt can become a soccer player. What does Manchester United have to lose?
