Usain Bolt set for Manchester debut

Usain Bolt

Superstar sprinter, Usain Bolt, has announced that he will make his football debut at Manchester United home ground, Old Trafford, in June.

The Manchester United fan and world record holder in 100m and 200m will appear in a charity match along with other celebrities and former footballers.

Bolt, 31, will captain a team of international celebrities for the Soccer Aid match on 10 June.

“It’s my dream to make it as a professional footballer. To play against some of football’s biggest legends is going to be remarkable,” the Jamaican multiple Olympic and world champion, who is regarded as the best sprinter in history, told the BBC.

Singer, Robbie Williams, will captain rivals England for the UNICEF charity match.

Bolt, who retired from track and field last year, has often said he would love to play football professionally.

He has trained with South African Premier League leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Bolt once even made a surprise call to MUTV, United’s TV channel.

Soccer Aid has raised ÂŁ24 million to help children since its launch in 2006, according to the BBC.