.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "surprise" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the possibility of an additional year and also Guardiola mentioned the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the moment all the supervisors say in the transmission window just about anything may occur so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We know him really properly the personnel and also players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." Our team failed to possess any sort of uncertainties when the option was open and we are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Urban area on a free transfer. Sources have said to ESPN he additionally received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital factor is he desires to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the notification coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk with you and also phone you. He called me and inquired about the condition." I said yes and right now our team are actually listed below as well as he must provide a really good time." The sensation is that he doesn't involve resign or to keep in mind good minds. Our company possess time to carry out that later on. Right now it is time to place your shoes on as well as do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still checking out the opportunity of generating yet another attacking gamer just before the window closes, yet the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is actually visiting happen," Guardiola said. "Might occur one thing in relations to traumas ideally not. Right now I don't think so.".