Nadal Joins Real Madrid Board of Directors

Real Madrid is set to appoint retired tennis star Rafael Nadal as a member of its board of directors, according to the third-placed La Liga side. Nadal, 40, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has been an honorary member of the club since 2011 and maintains a close relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. In a statement issued by the royal club, it said: “For Real Madrid and all its fans, it is a great source of pride that a figure of his sporting and human stature, who is a symbol of Spanish and world sport, will join our board of directors and contribute through this role to the present and future of our club.” Club members, known as “socios,” are expected to approve Nadal’s appointment at the general assembly scheduled for November 21. Nadal holds the record for most French Open titles (14) in his illustrious career. In 2023, Nadal expressed his desire to one day become president of Real Madrid, although he voiced doubts about his suitability for the role. Prior to the club’s elections earlier this year, Nadal denied reports suggesting he might run for the position. Pérez won the elections held last June, defeating his rival Enrique Riquelme.