Real Madrid has proposed Rafael Nadal as a new member of its board of directors. The appointment must be ratified by the club’s Assembly of Representative Members, the club said on Wednesday, November 4.
Nadal, a member of Real Madrid and an honorary member of the club, accepted the proposal. In a post on X, he thanked president Florentino Pérez and the board, saying he was pleased to join and hoped to learn and contribute.
The club’s statement highlighted Nadal’s sporting record, which includes 92 singles titles, 22 Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals, five Davis Cup victories with Spain and a stint as world number one. It also praised his sporting conduct and commitment beyond the court.
Sources: El País Deportes.