Bournemouth’s Luis Sinisterra is facing even more uncertainty over his future, with reports from Brazil indicating Cruzeiro do not intend to trigger the purchase clause in his loan deal.
According to Brazilian journalistThiago Fernandes, Cruzeiro have no plans to sign the winger permanently.
The Colombian has not met the appearance-related targets that would activate a mandatory purchase, and the Brazilian club are unwilling to pay €3.5m (£3m) for a full transfer.
Meanwhile, a fresh detailed report fromGlobo Esporte outlines why the deal has stalled.
Why injury record derails Cruzeiro plan
Sinisterra joined Cruzeiro on loan last August from AFC Bournemouth, with the Brazilian side paying around €2.9m (£2.5m) for the temporary move. The idea was clear. He would regain rhythm, build fitness and push to return to the Colombia national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. However, the gamble has not paid off so far.
In six months at Cruzeiro, Sinisterra has suffered four separate injuries and started only three matches. His latest setback came against Mirassol, when he was diagnosed with a right thigh oedema and ruled out again.
The pattern is familiar. At Bournemouth, after his move from Leeds United, he also struggled with muscular problems. Brazilian reports recall that he had three muscle injuries in England and missed more than 30 matches.
Cruzeiro implemented anindividual strength and balance programme from day one. Even so, issues returned. He suffered a right thigh strain in September, then a left thigh muscle injury in October. Later in the season he managed a run of seven matches, including two starts, butanother muscular problem cut that short.
In January, he even gave up part of his holiday to continue treatment and began pre-season early. He returned gradually, played 30 minutes in a derby against América-MG and 54 minutes versus Mirassol beforebreaking down again.
What this means for Bournemouth
The loan runs until mid-year. Since the mandatory purchase targets have not been reached, Cruzeiro are not expected to proceed with a €3.5m (£3m) deal. From Bournemouth’s perspective, that creates a fresh decision point this summer.
Sinisterra is 26 and still under contract on the south coast. However, recurring muscle injuries continue to shape his market value and limit stability. Without sustained minutes, a permanent exit becomes harder to structure.
Unless there is a sharp turnaround in the coming months, the current direction points towards a return to Bournemouth and another reassessment of his future.