USAIN BOLT has made the startling claim that he fancies a career as a professional footballer once he fulfils his ambitions in athletics.


The 24-year-old Jamaican holds the world record for the 100m sprint after clocking 9.58seconds in Berlin last year, and Bolt says that when he pushes the record even further with a faster time, he will turn his attention to football.


"I have four more good years in me if I train hard," he told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek programme.


'When I finish I'd like to play football for two years. I always watch those guys and I think I could be a professional footballer.


'Til try that. Maybe I could get into a good side or even an average side." he said.


Bolt even has a preferred position should he start a playing career in the beautiful game.


"I m definitely a good player - a defensive or attacking midfielder. Somewhere around there.

"First I'm hoping I get to be the one to get to 9.4 seconds because that's where I think the record will probably never be beaten."




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Hhmmm,try n lets see

Dwain Chambers, British athlete tried it with Rugby and it did not work out.