Sydney, Aug 18 (IBNS): Olympic medalist sprinter Usain Bolt has arrived in Australia to train with an Australian soccer club.
The eight-time Olympic gold medallist has been given the chance to prove his worth by the A-League's Central Coast Mariners, who have agreed to let him train with the team indefinitely in his pursuit of a contract, reported Sky News.
Bolt said he will wish to push and make himself an A-League material.
Central Coast Mariners tweeted:" .@usainbolt has landed! The next step of his football journey is underway. Don't think limits. #CCMFC."
.@usainbolt has landed! âš¡
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 17, 2018
The next step of his football journey is underway. Don't think limits. #CCMFC pic.twitter.com/YbGYG5rJmv
"I want to play football and get my opportunity. I'm going to show my best, as always," Bolt was quoted as saying by Sky News.
Image: Central Coast Mariners Twitter page
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