.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of an additional year and Guardiola claimed the chance to restore the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors mention in the transactions window everything can easily occur therefore this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We know him quite well the workers as well as gamers." We understand the premium he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, very high level." Our experts didn't possess any sort of hesitations when the option was open and also we're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Area on a free of cost move. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally obtained rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital factor is he would like to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I acquired the information coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk to you as well as phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and also currently our experts are actually below and also he must provide an excellent time." The sensation is that he doesn't come to retire or to consider excellent memories. Our company have opportunity to carry out that later on. Today it is actually time to put your footwear on as well as perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still checking into the option of introducing another striking gamer just before the window closes, yet the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Can occur something in relations to injuries with any luck not. Right now I don't believe thus.".