.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Area after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of another year as well as Guardiola said the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Many of the time all the managers say in the transactions home window just about anything may take place so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We know him truly well the staff as well as players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our experts really did not possess any sort of hesitations when the possibility levelled and we're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Urban area on a free of cost transmission. Sources have actually told ESPN he also got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he wishes to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk with you and contact you. He named me as well as inquired about the situation." I said yes and also currently our team are right here as well as he must provide a really good season." The feeling is that he doesn't relate to resign or even to remember really good minds. We have time to carry out that in the future. Right now it is actually time to put your footwear on and also perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking into the probability of bringing in one more assaulting gamer before the window shuts, however the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is heading to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Can occur one thing in terms of personal injuries with any luck not. Right now I don't presume thus.".