Former Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has joined the board of Real Madrid, the club announced on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from professional tennis in 2024, will take on a role with the Spanish football giants. Nadal, a lifelong Real Madrid supporter, was honored at the French Open earlier this year in a ceremony at Court Philippe Chatrier.
Details of his specific responsibilities on the board were not immediately disclosed. The appointment marks a significant crossover between two of Spain's most iconic sports institutions.
