Usain Bolt has rejected a two-year deal with Maltese champions Valletta, the eight-time Olympic champion's agent has confirmed.
The Jamaican has been trying to earn a contract with Central Coast Mariners and scored twice in a trial match last Friday .
With the A-League season beginning this weekend, Bolt's future with the Australian club remains unclear.
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However, agent Ricky Simms said his client had decided against a move to Malta, with Valletta having gone public in their pursuit of the 32-year-old .
Simms told Omnisport: "There is a lot of interest in Usain playing football.