Cruzeiro trigger buy clause, keep striker until 2028 | OneFootball

Cruzeiro officially announced the permanent signing of Colombian forward Luis Sinisterra.

The player, who had been on loan from Bournemouth (England) since the middle of last year, signed a new contract running until the end of 2028 after reaching the targets set out in the agreement.

The numbers behind the deal

The agreement between Raposa and the English club involved significant amounts for Cruzeiro’s coffers, split into two stages:

Loan fee: Initially, Cruzeiro paid 2.5 million euros (around R$16 million) for the player’s temporary move.

Permanent transfer: With the targets met, the obligation to buy part of the economic rights was triggered for 3.5 million euros (approximately R$22 million). This amount will be paid by the Minas Gerais club in installments.

Technical assessment and medical history

Sinisterra’s stay was not secured only because of the contract, but also due to technical approval.

According to ge, coach Artur Jorge has praised the Colombian’s performances in training, highlighting his physical and technical improvement.

Despite the positive internal momentum, the forward’s medical history remains a point of attention for Cruzeiro’s medical department. Since his arrival, Sinisterra has suffered four muscle injuries.

Player breakdown:

Current season (2026): 10 matches played and 2 goals scored. He was recently sidelined for nearly two months with swelling in his right thigh suffered against Mirassol.

Last year: 14 matches and 2 goals.

Past in England: In three seasons with Bournemouth, the forward dealt with long spells on the sidelines, recording six different physical issues.

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