Two things:
1. The release clause is in Oba's contract without Oba having requested it or even knowing about it? How did that happen exactly?
2. If Oba wants to sign a new deal without the clause, and for the same money, as he says - get it sorted. What is the delay?
Oh, and it's a great read. Really thrilled that Oba seems to be settling so well.
The answer to both is, I imagine .... Agents.