Bournemouth agree deal with Leeds United to turn Luis Sinisterra’s loan deal into a permanent £20m transfer
What could have been
With a buzzing reputation, Sinisterra joined Leeds United in the summer of 2022. With Feyenoord, he had demonstrated his mettle in the Dutch Eredivisie by providing a direct and deft dribbling skill on the wing in addition to his ability to score goals and dish out assists.
He also experienced some success in his first season at Elland Road. But the Colombian international missed time due to injuries, which limited his total number of appearances to 22 in all competitions. His seven goals and one assist in that period of time are a testament to what might have been.
If Sinisterra had been able to play the entire season, he might have been able to prevent relegation in a way that inspired others. In the end, though, he was benched far too frequently, and following his relegation, he returned to the top division with Bournemouth.
It appears that he will remain with the Cherries when his short-term contract expires this summer.
Leeds United and Bournemouth have struck a £20 million deal to turn the loan of Luis Sinisterra into a permanent move, according to journalist Mark McAdam.
The Colombian joined the Premier League club on loan in the summer and has now sealed a permanent exit away from the Elland Road club.
Leeds were increasingly concerned that obstructing Sinisterra’s exit in the summer would result in a protracted court case, and they will be relieved that they have finally gotten rid of him.
To his credit, the South American has scored three goals since leaving Leeds for the Cherries, and he will be keen to keep impressing and keep them up.
Bournemouth are currently 12th in the Premier League table after 22 games, but only eight points separate them from the drop zone, so there is still plenty of work for them to do if they want to be playing in the top-flight next term.
On the other hand, Leeds are third in the Championship table after 30 games and will be desperate to finish in the top-two and seal an instant return to the big time.