.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of another year as well as Guardiola said the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" Most of the time all the managers claim in the transmission window everything can easily occur therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We understand him quite well the workers and players." We understand the top quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, very high degree." Our company really did not have any sort of uncertainties when the opportunity was open and our experts are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off both staying years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Area on a complimentary transmission. Sources have told ESPN he likewise obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital point is he wants to come back," Guardiola said. "I got the information from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you and also contact you. He called me and also inquired about the situation." I said yes and also currently our experts are here and he must deliver a good period." The sensation is that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to keep in mind great memories. We possess opportunity to accomplish that in the future. Now it is time to put your footwear on and also perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still considering the possibility of introducing yet another striking player before the home window finalizes, but the clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly take place something in relations to personal injuries with any luck not. At the moment I don't believe so.".