But still, if there was no release clause, Barcelona could easily reject the 222m and PSG would have to look elsewhere or negotiate with cash plus players. That's why I'm saying there's room to negotiate.
Real Madrid are okay to spend 77m on Zidane 16 years ago, 69m on Kaka 8 years ago, 94m on Ronaldo 8 years ago and 100m on Bale 4 years ago.... but their transfer dealings don't get blocked?