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Watch Olympic legend Usain Bolt score in his first training session with Borussia Dortmund where he also nutmegs a team-mate

Olympic legend Usain Bolt has trained with Borussia Dortmund alongside Marco Reus and Mario Gotze in a two-day trial.

The retired sprinter, who won eight Olympic gold medals, has always harboured hopes of playing for his beloved Manchester United and was involved in an open training session with Dortmund's first team on Friday.

The Jamaican was pictured training in the famous yellow and black colours of the Bundesliga club, enjoying a session with those that were not selected for international duty, including ex-Chelsea forward Andrew Schurrle.

Usain Bolt talks tactics with Borussia Dortmund's Mario Goetze on March 22, 2018
Image: Bolt talks tactics with World Cup winner Mario Gotze

Dortmund, which shares a sponsor with Bolt in sportswear giants Puma, had long said the 31-year-old could train with the team at some stage and posted a video on Instagram of Bolt in the changing room.

The world-record holder in the 100 metres has also been training with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in January and will participate in a charity match at Old Trafford in June.

Usain Bolt receives his training gear from Borussia Dortmund kit manager Frank Graefen on March 22, 2018
Image: Bolt receives his training gear from Borussia Dortmund kit manager Frank Graefen

Dortmund's next game after the international break is against rivals Bayern Munich on March 31.

Peter Stoger's side must register victory or risk Bayern officially winning the Bundesliga title following the final whistle.

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Usain Bolt speaks with Marco Reus at the Borussia Dortmund training facility on March 22, 2018
Image: Bolt speaks with Marco Reus at the Dortmund training facility

Bayern are 17 points clear at the top of the division after 27 matches played, and can pick up the title following another victory providing other results also go in their favour.

Dortmund are third on 48 points, 18 behind Bayern.

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