Rafa Nadal joins Real Madrid's board, pending member vote

Rafa Nadal is set to join the board of directors of Real Madrid. The club has announced it will propose the Manacor tennis player as a new board member, an appointment the General Assembly of Compromisario Members must ratify on Saturday 21 November. According to 20minutos, the board agreed to put the proposal forward on Wednesday, and approval is considered almost certain.

Nadal already held honorary membership and is registered as member number 67,778. The club describes him as one of the greatest legends in sports history and highlights his talent, his humility, his respect for rivals and teammates, and his solidarity commitment.

Real Madrid says it is a huge source of pride for all of madridismo that a figure of his sporting and human stature will sit on the board and contribute to the club's present and future.