Rafael Nadal has taken on a new challenge. He joined the board of Real Madrid

The legendary Spanish tennis player is a long-time fan of the Royals. This is best evidenced by the photo he shared on Instagram - it shows little Rafael in a Real Madrid uniform. Nadal accompanied the photo with thanks to president Florentino Perez and the entire management board of Real.

"I thank president Florentino Perez and the entire Real Madrid board for the nomination. I accepted this offer with great enthusiasm, eagerness to learn and readiness to contribute in every way possible," Nadal wrote.

My uncle played for Barcelona, he chose Real Madrid

Real Madrid announced the nomination of the former tennis player in a statement. The 15-time European Cup winner announced that the board "has decided to present to the General Assembly of Delegates a proposal to approve the nomination of Rafael Nadal Parera - club member number 67,778 - as a new member of the board."

"For Real Madrid and all 'Madridistas', it is a great honor that a figure of this caliber - both in terms of sport and humanity - and a reference point in Spanish and world sport, joins our management board. Thanks to this, Nadal will be able to support the present and future of our club," added the statement from the capital club.

Nadal's sporting achievements were recalled, including: A record 14 victories at the Paris French Open.

The Spaniard supports Real, even though his uncle, Miguel Angel Nadal, represented Barcelona, ​​the club's eternal rival.