Rafael Nadal in line to become the new President of Real Madrid: Reports

After conquering the Tennis world, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, Rafael Nadal, is set to take over the sport of football, but not as a player. The King of Clay may soon become the King of Real Madrid. As per reports, Nadal could replace Florentino Perez at the helm of Los Blancos and become the new El Presidente of the La Liga giants.

3 things you need to know

• Rafael Nadal is arguably the greatest Lawn Tennis player
• Nadal has a total of 22 Grand Slams to his name
• Nadal could become new Real Madrid president

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Rafael Nadal: A Madridista by heart

Despite being born in Mallorca, Rafael Nadal is a huge fan of Real Madrid. As an avid follower of the sport and the club, the Spaniard is often been captured in attendance at a Real Madrid match. The 2016 Champions League Final, which was played between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, being one of them. It has been reported that he has even recommended players to the Real Madrid board. However, it seems soon a time could come when he might not be pushing up-and-coming talent but instead calling the shots for the 14-time UCL winners. 

🎙️ Messi or Ronaldo?

🚨🗣️ Rafael Nadal: “Messi is better, but I am a Real Madrid fan.”pic.twitter.com/YJDAISs3BH

— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) July 23, 2023

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Rafael Nadal could become new Real Madrid president

Recently, rumors regarding Florentino Perez, the current president of Real Madrid, resigning from office started to spread. Nadal, a 22-time tennis Grand Slam champion, is already being mentioned as a potential replacement. Real Madrid rejected the reports that Perez is departing, although Mundo Deportivo asserts that Perez intends to step down after the Santiago Bernabeu stadium renovation is finished. The 15th president of Real Madrid is apparently looking for the greatest candidate to succeed him once construction on the stadium is complete.

Rafael Nadal was not mentioned by Mundo Deportivo when they reported on Perez's decision to quit. It was instead Sport, another Spanish publication. The plan, according to Sport, is to create a new presidential framework for Perez to take over from, with the incoming president being someone "with more representative character than executive." Sport further reports that Emilio Butragueno, the club's current head of institutional relations, would take over the "white throne" even if Perez's dream is to install Nadal as president.

It's also likely that Nadal and Butragueno will both take control of Real Madrid CF, with the legendary tennis player holding "a more honorary position" as opposed to focusing on executive duties, which Butragueno would assume. So, Rafael Nadal is unveiling players at Santiago Bernabeu, an iconic sight that will be, right?