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Rafael Nadal offered role on Real Madrid's board of directors

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:21 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Rafael Nadal offered role on Real Madrid's board of directors

Summary

Rafael Nadal is set to join the board of directors at Real Madrid, as confirmed by the club. The announcement follows Nadal's retirement from professional tennis in 2024 after an illustrious career, including 22 Grand Slam titles. Real Madrid will present the appointment for approval at a meeting later this month. In his response, Nadal expressed gratitude to club president Florentino Pérez and excitement for the opportunity to contribute. Details regarding his specific responsibilities on the board have not yet been disclosed.

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Key Details

•Nadal's membership number at Real Madrid is 67,778.
•Real Madrid's board will seek member approval for Nadal's appointment.
•Real Madrid is currently third in La Liga, three points behind Barcelona.
•Nadal's tenure on the board follows his retirement from professional tennis.

Latest Updates

1:21 PMBBC Sport — Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors
1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime fan Rafael Nadal offered role on Real Madrid's board of directors

What they're saying

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MADRID (AP) — Tennis great and longtime fan Rafael Nadal was offered a spot on Real Madrid’s board of directors on Wednesday — adding a role at his beloved soccer club to his retirement plans after leaving the tour two years ago.“I want to thank president Florentino Pérez and the board,” Nadal said on social media, next to a photo of him wearing a full Madrid kit as a kid.
— Yahoo Sports