Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt’s trial at Australian club the Central Coast Mariners is over.

The club announced on Friday morning that it was parting ways with the 32-year-old, who was on an indefinite trial.

Bolt played 95 minutes for the A-League outfit in two trial games and scored twice against weak opposition, but appeared to find the transition from track to field tricky.

The club, Bolt and his agent Ricky Simms were trying to find a commercial deal but said they will not be “able to settle on a suitable deal in a timely manner”.

The Jamaican said: “I would like to thank the Central Coast Mariners owners, management, staff, players and fans for making me feel so welcome during my time there. I wish the club success for the season ahead.”

Usain Bolt during the pre-season friendly match between the Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur South West United

Bolt’s double came in a friendly against Macarthur South West United with on-loan strike partner Ross McCormack saying: “If he pulls it all together, he can be some threat”.

Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth wished Bolt well for the future.