Jose Mourinho has praised Real Madrid and Rafael Nadal after the Spanish club announced that the tennis great is set to join its board of directors.
The appointment still requires approval at the club’s general assembly of representatives. Mourinho, Real Madrid’s head coach, commented on the decision ahead of the 12th round of the Spanish championship.
“I take my hat off to Real Madrid and Nadal,” Mourinho said.
Real Madrid are third in the table with 27 points. They will face Valencia on Saturday.