Tennis great Rafael Nadal has accepted a role with La Liga club Real Madrid, according to reports published Wednesday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who has long been a known supporter of the Madrid-based football club, will take on a position with the organization, though specific details regarding the nature of the role were not immediately disclosed.
Nadal, a native of Mallorca, has frequently attended matches at the Santiago Bernabéu and has spoken publicly about his affinity for Real Madrid. The announcement marks a notable crossover between two of Spain's most prominent sporting institutions.
Further details about Nadal's responsibilities and the capacity in which he will serve the club are expected to be released in the coming days.
