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Maltese champion Valletta wants Usain Bolt

Valletta, which was taken over by Abu Dhabi-based Sanban Group in September, wants Usain Bolt to spearhead its Champions League aspirations.

Sacha Pisani
16 October, 2018 07:33 IST

Usain Bolt is currently in Australia, on trail with the Central Coast Mariners.   -  Getty Images

Sacha Pisani
16 October, 2018 07:33 IST

Central Coast Mariners trialist Usain Bolt has a two-year contract offer from Valletta, the Maltese champion confirmed.

Former sprint king and eight-time Olympic champion Bolt – on trial with Australian side the Mariners in his bid to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer – was linked with an unnamed European club following his two-goal haul on Friday.

Bolt scored twice in his first start against Macarthur South West United before the 32-year-old Jamaican's agent Tony Rallis revealed a two-year deal was on the table.

Now Valletta, which was taken over by Abu Dhabi-based Sanban Group in September, wants Bolt to spearhead its Champions League aspirations.

 

"A champion is always welcome and at Valletta FC we believe nothing is impossible," Valletta managing director and CEO Ghasston Slimen told ESPN.

Bolt – who retired from track and field in 2017 – has been training with A-League outfit the Mariners since August. He previously spent time training with Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund, Mamelodi Sundowns and Stromsgodset

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