Nadal to join Perez on Real Madrid board
REAL Madrid are set to add a champion from another sporting arena to their boardroom, with 22-time tennis Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal’s appointment as a director to be put to members for ratification, the club said yesterday. The board agreed at its November 4 meeting to submit the appointment to the General Assembly of … The post Nadal to join Perez on Real Madrid board appeared first on…
Real Madrid is poised to expand their boardroom with the addition of football icon Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam tennis champion. The club announced that Nadal's appointment as a director will be put to a vote at the upcoming General Assembly of Delegated Members. Real Madrid's statement expressed pride in Nadal's achievements, which include 92 tour singles titles, two Olympic gold medals, five Davis Cup victories with Spain, and a world number one ranking.
The club also noted Nadal's admirable qualities, such as humility, respect for opponents, and commitment to charity, which align with the club's identity. Nadal confirmed his acceptance of the offer, expressing enthusiasm to learn and contribute to the board. This news follows in the wake of Real Madrid's recent re-election of president Florentino Perez, who secured another four-year term.
Nadal, who retired from tennis in November 2024, has been rumored as a potential successor to Perez; however, he has previously downplayed the possibility. The appointment is set to be ratified by the club's voting members.
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