Usain Bolt arrives in Sydney for A-League trial with Central Coast Mariners

Usain Bolt, who has previously trained with Borussia Dortmund, is set to be afforded an “indefinite” period to impress Central Coast Mariners coach Mike Mulvey and the club’s hierarchy.

football Updated: Aug 18, 2018 10:40 IST

Usain Bolt talks to the media upon arrival at Sydney international airport.(AFP)

Athletics great Usain Bolt has arrived in Australia ahead of his attempt to earn a professional football contract with A-League club Central Coast Mariners.

The winner of eight Olympic gold medals, the retired Jamaican sprinter is attempting to fulfil his dream of being paid to play the beautiful game.

"This is real." ⚡️ @usainbolt has touched down and for now, calls the Central Coast home! #CCMFC pic.twitter.com/i9xkYfj9W0
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 18, 2018

Bolt, who has previously trained with Borussia Dortmund, is set to be afforded an “indefinite” period to impress Mariners coach Mike Mulvey and the club’s hierarchy.

“I’ve said all along this is for real and I’m here to show what I can do,” Bolt told journalists at Sydney airport on Saturday.

“I know what I’m capable of and I know what I can do, so this is the opportunity.”

First Published: Aug 18, 2018 10:25 IST