Nadal joins Real Madrid board, pending member vote
Real Madrid has named former tennis player Rafael Nadal to its board of directors. The board, led by president Florentino Pérez, approved the appointment, and the club says it will be put to the General Assembly of Delegated Members for ratification. Nadal, 40, retired from professional tennis in 2024 with 22 Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals. The club says his role will focus on its institutional image and global development projects. Nadal welcomed the invitation on social media. Sources give differing dates for when the appointment will be confirmed, with one citing a board meeting on 23 Nov.
Key facts
- Nadal has been an honorary member of Real Madrid for several years.
- Florentino Pérez was re-elected president in June for a four-year term.
- Real Madrid is third in the league after 11 games, three points behind Barcelona.
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Why it matters
A former global tennis champion gains a formal role in one of Spain's largest sports clubs.
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