Alcaraz, on Nadal, director of Real Madrid: “It’s crazy, really”

Carlos Alcaraz He is a regular at the Enrique Roca Stadium in Murcia when he is at home and his city’s soccer team has a relevant event in his field. Although the El Palmar tennis player also follows Real Madrid’s matches closely, he has that passion in common with the ‘fan’ Rafa Nadal.

The former Balearic tennis player has finally fully immersed himself in the structure of the white club, becoming part of the board of directors that he presides. Florentino Pérez. It was one of the news this Wednesday.

Alcaraz was asked about it in his public appearance after having defeated the American Alex Michelsen7-6 (4) and 6-3, in their first match of the Paris Masters 1000 ATP, an ‘indoor’ with new headquarters in La Defense, no longer in Bercy.

The Murcian was surprised but also happy because “it’s crazy, really. Now, when I saw him I was happy, I’m very happy for him. He’s someone who has football as a way of life, he’s a big fan of football, a big fan of Real Madrid,” he said.

Rafa Nadal He has always been a reference for Alcaraz in the world of tennis, with him he was able to share the court at the Paris Olympic Games, he experienced his farewell on the court during the Davis Cup in Malaga 2024. He has great esteem for him.

“I think that Florentino Perez having counted on him to be on the board is good, something incredible. I wish Rafa all the best, which is what he deserves. I hope to see him when I go to see Real Madrid,” in the Bernabéu box.