Real Madrid set to appoint tennis great Nadal to board
Rafael Nadal has accepted the proposal, and Real Madrid members are expected to ratify his appointment at the club's general assembly on Nov 21.
In a surprising announcement on Wednesday, Real Madrid revealed their intention to add retired tennis legend Rafael Nadal to their board of directors. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has been an honorary member of the club since 2011 and shares a close bond with the club's president, Florentino Perez. The statement from Real Madrid praised Nadal's immense sporting and human stature, emphasizing that his addition to the board would greatly benefit the club's future.
Real Madrid's supporters, known as socios, are expected to approve Nadal's appointment during the general assembly meeting on November 21. Nadal expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity in a social media post, stating that he accepted the proposal with great excitement and is eager to learn and contribute to the club. The 40-year-old, who holds the record for the most French Open singles titles with 14, previously mentioned his aspiration to become Madrid's president, though he later clarified that he did not believe he was qualified for the position.
Nadal's potential appointment comes as Real Madrid gears up for its annual club elections. In recent weeks, Nadal had distanced himself from rumors suggesting he would run as a candidate. Perez secured re-election in June, defeating Enrique Riquelme to continue leading the club.
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