.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of one more year and also Guardiola said the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the moment all the supervisors mention in the move home window anything can take place so this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We understand him quite properly the staff and also players." We understand the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our company failed to have any type of uncertainties when the option levelled and also our experts are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction both staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Area on a free move. Sources have said to ESPN he additionally got passion coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he desires to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the information coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you and contact you. He called me and asked about the scenario." I said yes and now our team are listed below and also he must provide a really good season." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to resign or even to remember great minds. Our company possess opportunity to carry out that later on. Now it is actually time to put your shoes on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd signing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still looking at the possibility of generating yet another striking player before the home window closes, yet the clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is visiting happen," Guardiola said. "Could possibly happen one thing in terms of traumas with any luck not. Right now I don't believe so.".