.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum with the alternative of one more year and also Guardiola said the possibility to bring back the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" The majority of the amount of time all the supervisors say in the move home window anything can happen so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We understand him quite well the personnel and players." We know the premium he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. High, very high amount." Our team didn't have any doubts when the option was open as well as we are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to City on a free of charge transmission. Sources have informed ESPN he also received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he desires to come back," Guardiola said. "I obtained the information from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk to you and also call you. He called me and also inquired about the scenario." I said yes and now our company are listed below and he needs to supply a really good season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't come to resign or even to bear in mind really good moments. Our company possess opportunity to do that down the road. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still considering the probability of introducing an additional assaulting gamer just before the window closes, yet the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Could take place one thing in regards to traumas hopefully certainly not. Now I don't presume therefore.".