Usain Bolt has admitted he is ready to join the many ex-Premier League stars playing for viral team Wythenshawe FC Vets.
Wythenshawe Vets have become a very well-known side online, due to their squad being littered with former top-flight players.
Usain Bolt scores for Central Coast Mariners
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Bolt is open to returning to the football pitch with viral non-league side WythenshaweCredit: AFP or licensors
Premier League title winners Danny Drinkwater and Marc Albrighton have both laced up the boots to represent the team.
They regularly play alongside ex-Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse, former Manchester City star Stephen Ireland and old Everton forward Oumar Niasse.
In total, 17 names that are very familiar with top-flight football are registered in the Wythenshaw Vets squad with the FA.
Former Manchester United star Antonio Valencia is registered, along with Joleon Lescott, Maynor Figueroa and Danny Simpson.
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Even English football legend Emile Heskey has played a game for the team that has gone viral, boasting over 30k followers on TikTok.
Now, Bolt has expressed his interest in joining the club, which has won all five of their games in the Cheshire Veterans Football League this season with a whopping goal difference of +42 already.
The Olympic legend and 100m world record holder spoke exclusively to talkSPORT from Miami, USA, where he is attending this weekend's Formula E event.
When asked whether he would want to play with some big names for Wythenshaw, the Jamaican icon gave a straightforward answer.
He said: “Listen, I’m ready. I’m ready. If I get into some shape, I’m ready to go.”
So beware, non-league players, the fastest man ever seen on this planet might be heading down to your local field for a kickabout.
Usain Bolt speaking to talkSPORT
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Bolt has told talkSPORT that he's ready to play for WythenshaweCredit: talkSPORT
Marc Albrighton and Danny Drinkwater train with Wythenshawe
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The non-league side have Albrighton and Drinkwater playing for themCredit: TikTok
Oumar Niasse and Papiss Cisse for Wythenshawe Vets
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Cisse and Niasse play up front for the team of ex-Premier League starsCredit: TikTok
Bolt's football career
Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Bolt retired from athletics in 2017 and swapped the track for the football pitch.
He then joined Australian side Central Coast Mariners in 2018 for a trial period to see if he had what it takes.
The now 39-year-old would go on to score twice in a friendly for the A-League club, but never signed a professional deal.
Bolt was offered a contract, but an agreement was never reached due to the Mariners' lack of funds to pay his wages.
He also trained with Norwegian side Stromsgodset and even with German giants Borussia Dortmund.
However, in the end, Bolt didn't continue his football career and apart from featuring in Soccer Aid, he hung up his boots.
Usain Bolt playing for Central Coast Mariners
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Olympic legend Bolt scored two goals for Central Coast Mariners in 2018Credit: AFP or licensors
Bolt on Man United
Bolt is a huge Man United fan and he has also given his thoughts on the Red Devils' upturn in form under Michael Carrick.
He told talkSPORT: “It’s something that we’re looking forward to and that we’ve been wanting.
“We finally look like we’ve turned a corner with Carrick because the players look happy, energised, focused, they look ready.
“So that’s something I’m very happy about.”
“For me, it’s too soon [for Carrick to become permanent manager]," Bolt added. "I’ll give him three more games.
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"If he continues like this, even if he doesn’t win, but the guys play positive and forward and more attacking…
"If we can see the belief, even if they lose, I would rather Michael Carrick because he understands the belief of the club and that’s something he was brought up in and he’s good friends with Alex Ferguson who can teach him and help guide him in the right direction.”