.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Urban area after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of yet another year as well as Guardiola stated the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Many of the time all the managers mention in the move home window anything can easily take place therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We understand him quite well the team as well as players." We understand the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." We failed to have any uncertainties when the option was open as well as our experts are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a totally free transmission. Resources have actually said to ESPN he additionally got interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he desires to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I received the information from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to consult with you and call you. He called me and asked them about the circumstance." I noded and now our team are listed below and also he needs to supply a really good time." The sensation is actually that he does not pertain to retire or to bear in mind excellent minds. Our team have opportunity to perform that in the future. Now it is actually time to put your shoes on and also perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still considering the possibility of introducing an additional striking player prior to the window closes, but the time clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Can take place something in relations to injuries with any luck certainly not. Immediately I do not assume therefore.".