.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 come back to Manchester Area after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Stadium with the choice of an additional year and also Guardiola pointed out the odds to restore the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the transmission window anything can occur thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We understand him really properly the team and also gamers." We know the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. High, extreme amount." Our team really did not possess any questions when the possibility levelled and our team are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both staying years of his Barcelona contract to return to Area on a free of charge move. Resources have told ESPN he also acquired enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important trait is he would like to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the notification from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you as well as contact you. He named me and asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and right now we are actually listed here and he needs to deliver a really good time." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to retire or even to consider excellent moments. Our experts possess time to accomplish that later on. Now it is actually opportunity to place your shoes on and also perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still checking out the possibility of introducing one more attacking gamer just before the home window shuts, but the clock is ticking before the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly take place something in relations to accidents perhaps not. Immediately I do not believe so.".