.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium along with the choice of an additional year and Guardiola pointed out the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the move home window everything can easily take place therefore this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We understand him really effectively the staff and players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, extreme level." Our team failed to have any type of doubts when the probability was open and our experts're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to City on a free of cost transactions. Sources have actually informed ESPN he also received passion coming from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he wishes to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the information from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk with you as well as phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and currently our company are right here and he must deliver a good season." The emotion is that he does not involve resign or even to remember excellent memories. Our experts have opportunity to carry out that down the road. Today it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking out the option of bringing in an additional assaulting gamer prior to the home window finalizes, however the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is heading to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Might occur something in regards to personal injuries ideally certainly not. Immediately I do not assume thus.".