.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester City after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the possibility of one more year and also Guardiola said the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" A lot of the time all the managers say in the transfer home window anything may occur so this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We understand him truly effectively the personnel as well as players." We know the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." We really did not have any type of hesitations when the possibility levelled and also our team are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a totally free move. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary point is he would like to return," Guardiola said. "I got the information coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you as well as call you. He called me as well as inquired about the condition." I noded and now our company are actually here and he has to supply an excellent season." The sensation is actually that he does not involve resign or to keep in mind really good memories. Our experts have opportunity to perform that in the future. Today it is time to put your footwear on and also do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are actually still looking at the possibility of introducing another assaulting gamer prior to the window shuts, however the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is visiting occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Can take place one thing in regards to traumas hopefully not. At the moment I do not think thus.".