In a major development, Real Madrid have officially announced that tennis legend Rafael Nadal has been appointed as a new member of the club’s board of directors.
The appointment will be up for ratification of the club members during the general assembly.
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“The Board of Directors of Real Madrid CF, meeting today Wednesday, November 4, has agreed to submit to the General Assembly of Delegate Members the ratification of the appointment of Rafael Nadal Parera, member number 67,778 of our club, as a new member of the Board of Directors,” the statement read.
A long-time member and a fan
It is no secret that Nadal has been a long-time fan of Real Madrid and has been a honorary member of the club for years now.
As such, Real Madrid were delighted to welcome the tennis legend as a new member of their board of directors.
“For Real Madrid and for all Madrid fans, it is a great source of pride that a figure of his sporting and human stature, a benchmark of Spanish and world sport, will become part of our Board of Directors and contribute, from this position of responsibility, to the present and future of our club,” the club stated.
In the statement, Real Madrid also highlighted Nadal’s legendary career in tennis, during which he won many trophies and titles, including 22 Grand Slams, 2 Olympic gold medals, 5 Davis Cups with Spain.
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The Spanish capital club pointed at Nadal’s success and his qualities that make him an excellent addition to the board, stating:
“His talent, his constant drive to improve, his capacity for sacrifice, his competitiveness, his humility, his respect for rivals and teammates, and his commitment to solidarity make him an example both on and off the court.
“All these values are part of Real Madrid’s identity and Rafael Nadal has represented and defended them throughout his sporting life, becoming a role model for millions of people around the world.”
Nadal grateful for appointment
Following the announcement, Nadal immediately expressed his gratitude to be appointed as a member of the Real Madrid board of directors.
Taking to social media, the tennis legend wrote: “I want to thank President Florentino Perez and the Board for proposing that I join the Real Madrid Board of Directors.
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“I have accepted this proposal with great enthusiasm, eager to learn and contribute as much as I can.”
In the past, there have been murmurs of Nadal being a future candidate for the Real Madrid presidency. Whether the appointment to the board of directors is a step towards that goal will be interesting to see.
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