Andrea Petkovic commented on Rafael Nadal's potential involvement in the presidency of Real Madrid.
The Spanish tennis player is getting closer to retirement and has been virtually absent from tournaments throughout 2023. Nadal announced prior to the French Open that he would be taking the rest of the year off due to persistent injuries and plans to return next year to conclude his career.
Recently, some media outlets reported that Florentino Perez, the current President of Real Madrid, might be leaving the club after winning 14 Champions League titles.
It has been rumored that one of the possibilities Perez is considering for his replacement is none other than the tennis legend and self-proclaimed Real Madrid fan, Rafael Nadal.
In an interview with Tennis Channel Live, former world No. 9 tennis player Andrea Petkovic commented on the possibility of Nadal actually becoming the president of the football club:
"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. If you have to keep up a ball, he can do that too, so why not?" Petkovic said.
The 35-year-old former German tennis player jokingly discussed the future of the 22-time Grand Slam champion, suggesting that with his retirement on the horizon, Nadal should start looking for a new job:
"I don't want to think of it but soon retirement is on the horizon and you better find a new job, Rafa," Petkovic said.
For now, the former world No. 1 is focused on recovering from his injuries this year and aiming to compete at the highest level in 2024, as he intends to bid farewell to all the tournaments that have been significant in his career.
Furthermore, there's a possibility that he might participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be held on the clay of Philippe Chatrier Court, the very place where he clinched his 14 French Open titles.
Reports say that Florentino Perez has selected Rafael Nadal as his "successor" to become the next president of Real Madrid. He's now 76 years old, and Nadal has spoken a few times in the past about taking the position, even if it is just "honorary". Next career move? 🤔
