.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the choice of another year and also Guardiola pointed out the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers mention in the transfer home window everything can easily take place so this is the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unforeseen. We understand him truly effectively the workers and also players." We understand the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. High, high degree." Our company really did not have any kind of doubts when the opportunity levelled as well as our team are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Urban area on a totally free transfer. Resources have informed ESPN he also received interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wishes to return," Guardiola said. "I received the information from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk with you as well as contact you. He called me as well as asked them about the scenario." I noded and also right now our experts are actually right here and he has to provide a really good season." The sensation is that he does not relate to resign or to consider excellent moments. Our experts have opportunity to do that in the future. Now it is time to put your shoes on as well as do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd signing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still considering the probability of bringing in yet another striking gamer prior to the home window closes, however the clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I don't understand what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola said. "Might take place something in relations to personal injuries perhaps not. At this moment I don't assume so.".