.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Urban area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of one more year and Guardiola claimed the chance to revive the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors point out in the transfer home window everything can easily happen therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly well the personnel and players." We understand the quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, high amount." Our company really did not have any kind of doubts when the opportunity levelled and our team're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Urban area on a free of cost transfer. Sources have told ESPN he additionally received enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial factor is he intends to come back," Guardiola said. "I acquired the message from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and contact you. He called me and asked them about the scenario." I noded and also now our company are listed here as well as he must provide a really good period." The feeling is that he doesn't come to retire or even to consider really good moments. Our experts possess opportunity to carry out that later on. Today it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still looking into the probability of producing one more assaulting player prior to the window closes, but the clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Can occur something in regards to personal injuries ideally not. Today I don't presume thus.".