It’s no secret that Usain Bolt is a Cristiano Ronaldo fan but it may come to a surprise to some that he believes he has more in common with Lionel Messi as far as his attributes on the football pitch.

“Messi is very talented,” he told Omnisport at Wednesday’s Match of Friendship, speaking courtesy of Hublot.

“From what I’ve learned and listened to over the years, Cristiano had to work to get where he is. I was born with speed and had a lot of talent [like Messi].”

The legendary Olympian has repeatedly voiced his desire to one day play for Manchester United and this week begins training with Borussia Dortmund.

“I don’t know what to expect [at Dortmund],” he added.

“I’m going to try my best, as always. I’m a very determined person when I want something so I’m going to go there and do my best. For me, my best is always good enough.

“I would love to play for the team [Manchester United], to give it some thought and see where it goes. After the trials I then have a base to tell him [Jose Mourinho] I can do this, I can do that.”