Rafael Nadal is set to be honored with a statue in his hometown of Manacor. In a unanimous decision, the city council approved the project on Monday, marking a formal start to the design and placement of a sculpture honoring the Manacor-born tennis champion in the heart of the Levante capital. The mayor, Miquel Oliver, joined with the spokespeople of the municipal groups to announce the plan, and the proposed site is currently under consideration in the central Plaça del Palau, near where Nadal’s family resides. The move reflects the community’s pride in Nadal’s achievements and his ties to the town where his professional journey began.
Municipal officials indicated that they aim to appoint a renowned artist capable of beginning the work as soon as possible. Details about the sculpture, including the material and the exact depiction, are still under discussion. It remains to be decided whether the statue will be life-size, or portray Nadal in action on a tennis court. Final specifications will be announced in the coming days as the project progresses.
Reception in Manacor
When Nadal returns from Paris, where he recently secured another major title, the town plans a formal reception. Mayor Oliver is expected to present Nadal with a commemorative honor, further strengthening the bond between the athlete and his home town. The official ceremony schedule was previously adjusted to accommodate Nadal’s tournament commitments, including his win at a major international event, and will be confirmed in the near term as logistics are finalized.