Real Madrid set to appoint tennis legend Nadal to board

Real Madrid announced on Wednesday that they plan to appoint retired tennis superstar and honorary club member Rafael Nadal to their board of directors. The club's board has agreed to submit the appointment to the General Assembly of Delegated Members for ratification. Yahoo Sports reports that members will be asked to approve the 40-year-old's appointment at a meeting later this month.

Nadal, a lifelong supporter and honorary member, has achieved significant success in tennis, including 22 Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals, and five Davis Cup titles with Spain. Free Press Journal notes he also reached the World No. 1 ranking and won 92 individual titles. In a response on X, Nadal thanked President Florentino Perez and the board, stating he accepted the proposal with excitement and a desire to contribute.

Real Madrid stated that Nadal is one of the greatest legends in sporting history and a benchmark for Spanish and world sport. The club noted that his joining the board is a source of immense pride and that his presence will help the club in its present and future. While the move has been announced, Yahoo Sports reports it is currently unclear what specific responsibilities Nadal would hold on the board.

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