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The greatest sprinter of all time, Usain Bolt is a massive Manchester United fan. Recently, Bolt talked about the new addition to the Red Devils’ line-up, Cristiano Ronaldo. Bolt lauded the Portuguese for his fitness and work ethic.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist is still the world record holder for both the men’s 100-meter and 200-meter sprints. Having achieved tremendously in this professional tenure, the 35-year-old turned to different passions. To begin with, soccer has consistently been one area of interest.

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Ronaldo was only 18 years old when he joined Manchester United in 2003. The number 7, made a major breakthrough with his performances under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s legendary manager. In the past, Bolt has even claimed that after his retirement, the forward would be able to beat him in a race.

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Usain Bolt admires Cristiano Ronaldo

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Ronaldo is an incredible athlete, and a fitness freak. His talent, his feats and his passion for the sport speaks for him. Seeing a fellow sportsperson with the same zeal to achieve, Bolt paid his respect to Ronaldo.

The Jamaican sprinter said, “It’s just that he’s on a different level. He’s a different machine, like when you see him.

He just continued doing work, work, work, I mean, that’s the type of person he is. And that’s the attitude he has, and the fact that he has the attitude, I think he’s gonna play till he’s 42 because he will always be so fit. And he’s always been at a higher level than a lot of even the younger players because of the work he puts in and the dedication that he has.

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Someone with the elite physical abilities of Bolt praising the Portuguese speaks volumes about his work ethic.

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