Bolt offers to train Bale
September 26, 2013 by Agency Reporter

Bale
World-record
holder in 100 metre and double Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt
believes Gareth Bale is the fastest footballer in the world, but says he
can make the Real Madrid winger even quicker.
Despite concerns over his fitness due to a lack of pre-season, the
Wales star clocked an incredible 40kmh during Real Madrid’s draw with
Villarreal in his debut. That is almost 25mph, just 2mph behind Bolt’s
world-record speed.
And Bolt says he will teach Bale how to run even faster if the player and Real Madrid want him to.
“I think Gareth is probably the fastest player in the world at the
moment – but I will help him with his sprinting if he wants,” Bolt said.
The world’s fastest man added that he trained with Bale’s new
team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in a session too, and is clearly willing to
do the same for the former Tottenham man.
Bolt said: “It is not just about how fast you can accelerate – but
also when you have the football at your feet about balance while you are
sprinting as well. I helped Ronaldo with his sprinting in a training
session – and look what he has go on to achieve since then.
“I have a lot of respect for Real Madrid – and if they and Gareth
want my help I am happy to fly in and take a private training session
with Gareth. I hear that he has been clocking speeds close to me – but
it is about technique as well.
“I know I could make him an even better player than he already is.”
Bolt, a devoted Manchester United fan, recently spent time with
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero before the weekend’s derby clash
at the Etihad.