Rafael Nadal informed to ‘discover new job’ with tennis icon tipped for Real Madrid position
Rafael Nadal has been informed to ‘discover a new job’ when he declares his retirement from tennis after being linked with a shock position in soccer with Real Madrid. The Spaniard is planning to go away behind his illustrious profession on the finish of the subsequent yr after being hampered by accidents over the previous few years. And reviews have claimed Nadal can be eager on taking on a task within the hierarchy on the Spanish membership when he steps away from tennis.
Nadal introduced previous to the French Open that he can be taking the remainder of the yr off because of persistent harm issues. He plans to return in 2024 when he’ll carry the curtain down on his glowing profession with a remaining swansong.
The 22-time Grand Slam winner will return to his adopted house at Roland Garros for one remaining time to go for his fifteenth French Open crown and will additionally take part within the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The 37-year-old has been robbed of taking part in time this yr and, whereas his uncle Toni has additionally indicated he may play past that if the accidents subside, it appears Nadal is already being lined up for the subsequent step in his skilled life.
Reports in Spain declare that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez may step down after 14 years within the position having helped the La Liga giants preside over profitable their 14th Champions League title. And Nadal has been talked about as one of many figures, together with Emilio Butragueno, qho may assume the position when Perez decides to go away his place.
When requested about the opportunity of Nadal transferring right into a soccer position, former world No 9 Andrea Petkovic joked that Nadal should discover a new job after retirement – and thinks he may tackle the job with none main points.
“First of all, what do you have to do as a president? You represent, which Rafael can represent, you go to a few press conferences and he can do that,” Petkovic mentioned to Tennis Channel Live.
“If you have to keep up a ball, he can do that too, so why not? I don’t want to think of it, but soon retirement is on the horizon and you better find a new job, Rafa.”
Despite being born within the Mallorcan city of Manacor, Nadal is a lifelong Madrid fan and has been noticed on a number of events attending matches on the Santiago Bernabeu, in addition to the Champions League remaining conquer Liverpool in May 2022.
He maintains a powerful relationship with Perez and different senior officers with the Spanish membership, and there have been ideas he may step into an honorary presidential place.
When requested instantly about if he would have an interest, Nadal refused to rule out his curiosity however insisted it was not related whereas Perez was nonetheless serving his time period.
“If you ask me if I would like it, of course I would, why not? But there is more to it,” Nadal beforehand informed Spanish publication El Mundo in 2017.
“I think it will not be. We are very good as we are. We have a great president right now, and I don’t think Real Madrid needs me.
“But we by no means know what can occur sooner or later. It is just not one thing I can increase at present.”