Despite his continued success in front of goal, Sheringham does not expect the former Real Madrid and Juventus star to return to the elite leagues of Europe. Having conquered the Champions League and domestic titles in England, Spain, and Italy, the chapter on his European career appears to be permanently closed, even with the return of a familiar face in Jose Mourinho as Los Blancos manager.
“Can I see Cristiano Ronaldo coming back to Real Madrid to play under Jose Mourinho again? Definitely not. He will not be coming back to Europe,” Sheringham insisted. While fans might dream of a romantic return to one of his former clubs, the financial and tactical realities of modern European football make such a move highly unlikely at this stage of his career.
