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Usain Bolt could train with Bayer Leverkusen as club's new signing Leon Bailey invites sprint king to Germany

Usain Bolt has made no secret of his desire to become a footballer, and now another Bundesliga club have offered the sprint king a chance to make that dream a reality.

Borussia Dortmund have previously stated that Bolt is free to join them for a training session, and now Bayer Leverkusen have weighed into the race.

Bolt's countryman Leon Bailey joined the German club from Genk in the January transfer window, and he admits he hopes the track star will come over for a game.

Usain Bolt greets his fans at the Nitro Athletics series at the Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne
Usain Bolt greets his fans at the Nitro Athletics series at the Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne
Leon Bailey (second right) says Bolt is welcome to come to see his new side Bayer Leverkusen
Leon Bailey (second right) says Bolt is welcome to come to see his new side Bayer Leverkusen

'I know Usain very well, he is a close friend of mine and a really cool guy, who is travelling a lot in Germany,' Bailey told reporters.