Borussia Dortmund are still hoping to welcome former sprinting sensation Usain Bolt to club training, according to CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.
Bolt retired from athletics after the 2017 World Championships in August following a career that saw him win, among a host of other successes, both 100m and 200m Olympic gold on three separate occasions.
Dortmund said in November 2016 that the 31-year-old could join the club for training at some point, and speaking to Reviersport on Monday, Watzke renewed their offer.
"Our word is our bond," he said. "I will meet [Puma CEO] Bjorn Gulden this week. And that's on our list."
Both Dortmund and Bolt are sponsored by sportswear company Puma.
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Bolt told reporters at the United States Formula One Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday that he is eager to begin a second career in football.
"They [Dortmund] said the invitation is always open, so it is all about me getting over my injury and into shape. Then I can explore it and do the trials and see what level I am at," Bolt said.
When asked about a possible career in football, Manchester United fan Bolt added: "It's a personal goal, I don't care what people really think about it. I am not going to lie to myself -- if I feel I can't do it, I am going to say, 'Forget this.' I am not going to embarrass myself."
With Bolt currently still sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Reviersport reporting that Dortmund would rather have him join training during an international break, the next option would likely be in March 2018.
Source: espn.co.uk