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Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board of directors

Sky Sports reports Real Madrid have appointed the tennis great to the club's board, while BBC Sport says he is set to join.

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A man in a navy suit waving on the pitch at a Real Madrid match, with two officials behind him
A man in a navy suit waving on the pitch at a Real Madrid match, with two officials behind him · Photo: BBC Sport

Real Madrid have appointed Rafael Nadal to the club's board of directors, according to Sky Sports. BBC Sport reported that the tennis great was set to join the board.

The Sun reports that Nadal accepted an invitation from club president Florentino Pérez and the board to join. He has described himself as a boyhood Real Madrid fan.

The Sun also reports suggestions that Nadal could one day take over as club president.

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This article is based on reports by:

  • BBC Sport — Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors
  • Sky Sports — Nadal appointed to Real Madrid board
  • The Sun — Tennis legend Rafael Nadal lands shock new job after retirement with beloved club Real Madrid

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