The 31 year old Jamaican who is a die-hard fan of Manchester United confirmed that “a lot” of clubs had reached out to him.
He has previously spoken about his desire to one day play professional football, and has now set next year for a possible debut.
“Yes, I would love to play football now I’ve retired from track and field,” the 31-year-old Jamaican told FIFA.com.
Bolt can best be described as a mixer with love for a number of hobbies outside his passion and job on the track.
His is not only in love with football but also expresses love for dancing.
His Jamaican track and field idols include Herb McKenley and former Jamaican 100m and 200m world record holder, Don Quarrie. Michael Johnson, the former 200 m world and Olympic record holder, is also held in high esteem by Bolt
He has the nickname “Lightning Bolt” due to his name and speed. Bolt is Catholic and known for making the sign of the cross before racing competitively, and he wears a Miraculous Medal during his races.
In 2010, Bolt also revealed his fondness of music, when he played a reggae DJ set to a crowd in
Paris. He is also an avid fan of the Call of Duty video game series, saying, “I stay up late [playing the game online], I can’t help it.”
In his autobiography, Bolt reveals that he has suffered from scoliosis, a condition that has curved his spine to the right and has made his right leg half an inch shorter than his left
Bolt is a well-known fan of Manchester United, after having been initially attracted to the club by player Ruud van Nistelrooy.
A biographical film based on the athletic life of Bolt to win three Olympic gold medals, titled I Am Bolt, was released on 28 November 2016 in United Kingdom. The film was directed by Benjamin Turner and
Gabe Turner.
It will however interest you to know that the first sport to interest Bolt was cricket, and he said if he was not a sprinter, he would be a fast bowler instead. As a child, he was a supporter of the Pakistani cricket team and admired the bowling of Waqar Younis.He is also a fan of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar, West Indian opener Chris Gayle, and Australian opener Matthew Hayden.
During a charity cricket match, Bolt clean-bowled Gayle who was complimentary of Bolt’s pace and swing.Bolt also struck a six off Gayle’s bowling. Another bowler complimentary of Bolt’s pace was former West Indies fast-bowling great Curtly Ambrose.
