Rafael Nadal has joined Real Madrid's Board of Directors, just two years after retiring from professional tennis. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, a lifelong fan of the football club, accepted the proposal to join the board.
Real Madrid confirmed the news in a statement released on Wednesday. Nadal shared the announcement on social media, calling it an "exciting" development.
Nadal's Statement of Gratitude
"I want to thank President Florentino Perez and the Board that have proposed me to be part of the Board of Directors of @realmadrid. I accepted this proposal with great excitement, eager to learn and contribute everything I can," the former ATP No. 1 said, sharing a photo of himself in a Real Madrid kit as a child.
Career Transition
Nadal retired from professional tennis in 2024, ending a career that included 22 Grand Slam titles. His move to Real Madrid's board marks a new chapter outside the sport where he achieved global fame.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, with Nadal expressing his enthusiasm for the role and his commitment to contributing to the club.
