MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A “Galáctico” of tennis joins the club of “Galácticos.” Rafa Nadal is set to join the Board of Directors of Real Madrid. According to the newspaper “Marca,” the club will present the proposal to its members during the assembly on November 21, and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Nadal’s appointment to the board will be formalized. The announcement came directly from the club, which will convene an extraordinary general assembly to ratify the inclusion of the tennis legend. “Rafael Nadal, already an honorary member of Real Madrid, is one of the greatest legends in the history of sport, as well as one of the most admired and globally recognized Spanish athletes,” the Board of Directors stated. “For Real Madrid and the entire ‘Madridista’ community, it is a source of immense pride that a figure of his caliber—both as an athlete and as an individual, a true icon of Spanish and global sport—should join our Board of Directors, contributing from that position to the present and future of our club.” In addition to listing his extensive collection of titles, Real Madrid emphasized: “He represents much more than just his achievements: his talent, his constant pursuit of improvement, his capacity for sacrifice, his competitive spirit, his humility, his respect for opponents and teammates, and his commitment to others make him an exemplary figure, both on and off the court.”
Rafa Nadal thanked Real Madrid via social media: “I would like to thank President Florentino Pérez and the Board of Directors for the invitation to join the Real Madrid Board. I have accepted this proposal with great enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and a commitment to contribute in every way I can.”
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