newsare.net
Valletta FC's new owners are set to make a statement of intent as they offered a two-year contract to track and sprint sensation Usain Bolt, ESPN reported on Monday night. Jamaican Bolt is currently in Australia where he is currently undergoing a trial at A-LValletta FC owners offer contract to Bolt
Valletta FC's new owners are set to make a statement of intent as they offered a two-year contract to track and sprint sensation Usain Bolt, ESPN reported on Monday night. Jamaican Bolt is currently in Australia where he is currently undergoing a trial at A-League side Central Coast Mariners as he looks to earn himself a professional football contract. Last week, the former 100m and 200m Olympic champion attract world attention when he netted a brace for the Mariners during a friendly against Macarthur South West United. However, according to ESPN, he may well cut his stay in Australia short as the Malta champions have made a lucrative offer to the Jamaican to move to the BOV Premier League and spearhead their charge towards a place in the Champions League group stages. Valletta managing director and CEO Ghasston Slimen told ESPN they hope to sign the eight-time Olympic sprint champion in time for him to participate in their Maltese Super Cup match on December 13 against Balzan. «A champion is always welcome and at Valletta FC we believe nothing is impossible,» said Slimen, adding that he hoped Bolt could pave the way for more athletes to switch sports. Earlier yesterday, Bolt's... Read more