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Gotze backs Usain Bolt to be football success

The World Cup winner believes the Olympic champion has what it takes to make it in a new sport

Mario Gotze believes Usain Bolt can succeed as a professional footballer after witnessing his development first-hand during the superstar athlete's stint at Borussia Dortmund.

The eight-time Olympic champion is currently on trial with Australia's Central Coast Mariners and is hoping to win a permanent contract with the A-League club over the next 12 months.

Gotze saw Bolt's potential during a training stint at his Bundesliga club earlier this year, and thinks the 32-year-old sprint king can make the transition from athletics to football.