Usain Bolt for trial with Borussia Dortmund

Former Jamaican world-record holder Usain Bolt will be undergoing a trial with Germany’s Borussia Dortmund in March, hoping that it would lead him to a career in football at the age of 31.

Bolt has been dreaming of becoming a professional footballer despite his age.

The legendary eight-time Olympic gold medal winning sprinter walked away from his record breaking track and field career when he limped out of the London World Championships in August.

Bolt admitted it would not be easy, but added: “One of my dreams was always to try and play football and I have a trial coming up with Borrusia Dortmund in March that will tell me whether it is possible. I will be able to see whether this big dream I have always had makes any sense.

“I am nervous about this trial. I don’t normally get nervous, but I wonder whether I can make it. This is football now and I don’t know whether I can do it.

“It will take time to adjust but once I play a few times I’ll get used to it. I was like this when I started track and field. Everyone needs time to get used to things. Getting used to the crowd, people and everyone around and it falls into place.

“In my eyes at this moment, I believe I could play competitive football for four or five years at a good level, but let’s see whether my skills are at the level they need to be to play at the top.”

Bolt said he was prepared to start his career in football even by playing for a lower league club.

His favourite English team is Manchester United and has already made it clear that he would be ready to play for the Old Trafford team if he is good enough to play at the top level.