.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the possibility of an additional year and Guardiola pointed out the odds to recover the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Most of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the transactions home window just about anything may happen thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We know him truly well the workers and also players." We know the top quality he plays last year at Barcelona. High, extreme amount." We didn't have any kind of uncertainties when the possibility was open and our experts're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a totally free transactions. Resources have actually told ESPN he also acquired interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he wants to go back," Guardiola said. "I got the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to speak to you and call you. He named me and also asked about the circumstance." I said yes and now our team are actually below and also he needs to deliver a good season." The emotion is actually that he does not pertain to retire or to consider good moments. Our team have opportunity to perform that in the future. Today it is actually time to put your footwear on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still exploring the opportunity of introducing yet another attacking gamer prior to the home window shuts, however the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola stated. "Could happen something in regards to accidents with any luck not. Today I do not assume therefore.".