.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester City after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the choice of one more year and Guardiola claimed the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors state in the transactions home window anything can happen so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We know him quite effectively the workers and players." We understand the high quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our experts really did not possess any kind of doubts when the option was open as well as our team are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off both staying years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Area on a cost-free transmission. Resources have said to ESPN he also acquired passion coming from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he intends to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I got the message coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak to you and also call you. He called me and also inquired about the condition." I said yes as well as currently our company are actually below as well as he needs to provide a really good time." The sensation is that he does not relate to resign or to bear in mind good moments. Our experts have opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Now it is opportunity to put your footwear on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still looking into the probability of generating another striking player just before the window closes, however the time clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is actually going to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Might take place one thing in relations to injuries perhaps certainly not. Immediately I don't think so.".