Real Madrid set to appoint Rafael Nadal to Board Of Directors

Real Madrid have announced plans to appoint tennis legend Rafael Nadal to their Board of Directors, subject to ratification by the club’s General Assembly of Delegate Members.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 4, following a meeting of the club’s Board of Directors.

According to TVC News⁠, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, who is already an honorary member of Real Madrid, will join the club’s leadership structure.

In an official statement, Real Madrid described Nadal as “one of the greatest legends in the history of sport and one of the most admired and recognized Spanish athletes in the world.”

The Spanish tennis icon enjoyed an illustrious career, winning 92 individual titles, including 22 Grand Slam trophies, two Olympic gold medals and five Davis Cup titles with Spain.

The club also praised his humility, discipline, competitiveness and respect for opponents, describing him as a role model on and off the court. His proposed appointment will now be submitted to the General Assembly for ratification.