Marouane Fellaini gets Usain Bolt's backing

Die-hard Manchester United fan Usain Bolt has backed Fellaini to shine for the Red Devils. (Getty Images)

Jamaican sprinting ace and Manchester United fan Usain Bolt has backed new signing Marouane Fellaini to succeed at Old Trafford.

The 100m and 200m world record holder, displayed a Belgian national team jersey with Fellaini’s name on the back.

Prior to the signing, Bolt urged manager David Moyes to do some business in the transfer market.

‘Dave Moyes, we need a creative midfielder, one that can pass and create opportunities, right now,’ he said.

Bolt’s prayers were answered when Fellaini signed on deadline day.

The sprinter stated on Wednesday that his performance in the 2016 Rio Olympics will be his last.

‘If I’m in great shape and I go there and do what I have to do, I think it would be a good time to retire on top and having dominated for so long,’ Bolt said.

‘I couldn’t find that goal, that drive to get going again. I sat down and thought to myself: what do I really want? And what can I do in this sport some more?’ he added.

‘I’ve made up my mind that if I want to be among the greats of Ali, Pele and all these guys, I have to continue dominating until I retire.