Overview
- Real Madrid's board agreed on Wednesday to submit Rafael Nadal's appointment as a director to the General Assembly of Delegated Members for ratification and Nadal publicly accepted the invitation.
- The ratification vote is scheduled for November 21, 2026, when delegated club members will confirm or reject the appointment under Real Madrid's member-owned governance.
- The club described the nomination as a source of pride and said Nadal's sporting record, humility and charity work reflect the values it wants on the board.
- Nadal retired from professional tennis in November 2024, has been an honorary Real Madrid member since 2011, and earlier in 2026 he denied reports that he would run for the club presidency.
- Beyond the symbolic link between a national sports icon and the club, the appointment could shape Real Madrid's public image and business ties and may influence ongoing member debates over governance and outside investment.