Retired sprinter and Olympic legend Usain Bolt is reportedly set for the next step in his burgeoning football career as he nears a deal with A-League club Central Coast Mariners.
According to the Australian Daily Telegraph, Bolt is close to signing on for a six-week trial period with the club and could earn a longer deal that lasts the duration of the 2018/19 A-League season if he suitably impresses down under.
Bolt, who has eight Olympic gold medals from his athletics career and still holds world records in the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s), has been keen to make the switch from athletics to professional football for years.