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Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors
Rafael Nadal is set to join Real Madrid’s board of directors, subject to approval by the club’s members at a meeting later this month. The appointment brings one of Spain’s most prominent sports figures into a senior role at the football club he supported from childhood, though his responsibilities have not yet been announced.
Nadal, 40, won 22 Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals, and helped Spain win five Davis Cups before retiring in 2024. He thanked president Florentino Pérez and the board for the proposal, saying he accepted with excitement and a willingness to contribute. Real, whose members re-elected Pérez for a new four-year term in June, are third in La Liga after 11 games, three points behind Barcelona.
In short
- Nadal is proposed for a place on Real Madrid’s board.
- Club members will vote on the appointment later this month.
- His board responsibilities have not been disclosed.
Explained simply
Real Madrid is a Spanish football club owned by its members, who elect a president and approve major decisions. Its president, Florentino Pérez, leads the board of directors, which helps oversee the club’s affairs.
Rafael Nadal is a former Spanish tennis player who won 22 Grand Slam singles titles and two Olympic gold medals before retiring in 2024. He has supported Real Madrid since childhood, but the club has not yet set out what his work as a director would involve.
The appointment would bring a high-profile figure from Spanish sport into the club’s leadership. Real Madrid competes in La Liga, Spain’s top football league, and also plays in European competitions.
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