Real Madrid, Rafael Nadal and Florentino Pérez
10 November 2026
Rafael Nadal is reportedly being brought onto Real Madrid’s board as president Florentino Pérez prepares a possible succession strategy. A Spanish report says the former tennis champion’s appointment is expected to be ratified at the club’s general assembly on 21 November.
The reported move comes alongside discussions of an institutional restructuring that could attract up to €1 billion from minority investors without handing over club control. Nadal cannot yet seek the presidency because he would not satisfy the twenty-year membership requirement until 2031.
Why It Matters
A potential board appointment and financing overhaul could reshape Real Madrid’s long-term leadership, though neither the succession nor investment plan is final.