What do people not get about this release clause? It's the formalisation of a gentleman's agreement, Bernardo is staying for another year (at least) full throttle, added another year so we don't get €30/35m offers for him next year as a player on the final year of his contract (see Mane to Bayern). Guarantees us £50m, repays him for his time and achievements at the club and everyone is happy. Plus we've a year to scout a successor. I think it's a great deal and shows the club actually cares about it's players