.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of an additional year and also Guardiola stated the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Most of the time all the supervisors mention in the move home window everything may occur so this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We know him quite well the team as well as players." We understand the quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our company failed to have any uncertainties when the probability levelled and also our experts are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Area on a free of charge move. Sources have actually informed ESPN he also acquired passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he wants to go back," Guardiola stated. "I received the notification coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you as well as phone you. He named me as well as asked them about the condition." I said yes and now we are listed here as well as he needs to supply a great period." The sensation is actually that he doesn't come to retire or to keep in mind great minds. We possess time to carry out that later on. Now it is opportunity to place your footwear on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still checking into the probability of generating another attacking gamer just before the window finalizes, yet the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Could happen one thing in regards to personal injuries with any luck not. At this moment I don't presume so.".