.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Urban area after spending last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of an additional year and also Guardiola mentioned the chance to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" The majority of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transmission home window anything can easily happen so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly well the personnel and players." We understand the quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our company failed to possess any sort of doubts when the probability levelled as well as our experts're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transmission. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he intends to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the notification coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to speak to you as well as phone you. He named me as well as inquired about the circumstance." I said yes and now we are listed here and he needs to provide a great period." The feeling is that he does not involve resign or even to bear in mind good minds. Our team possess opportunity to perform that later on. Now it is time to put your shoes on as well as perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still checking into the option of producing another assaulting gamer before the home window closes, but the clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Can occur one thing in regards to traumas with any luck not. Today I do not think so.".