The main hold-up to negotiations came from Madrid’s desire to avoid triggering Carreras’s release clause, which stands at €50 million ($58.5 million) and would have to be paid up front in one lump sum. While Madrid have failed to negotiate a discount, they have at least secured a favorable payment plan.

Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid is attracting growing interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with uncertainty surrounding his role at the Bernabeu.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi has poured billions into this team, but it’s now - without the reliance of obvious superstars for their identity - that PSG are truly worldbeaters.