.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the choice of another year and Guardiola mentioned the chance to revive the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors say in the transmission home window just about anything can take place therefore this is the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We understand him really effectively the personnel and also gamers." We know the top quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, high level." Our team failed to possess any type of doubts when the opportunity levelled as well as our experts're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to City on a free of charge transfer. Resources have actually told ESPN he also got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he intends to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the message coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to consult with you as well as phone you. He named me as well as asked them about the situation." I noded and also right now our experts are actually listed here and he must supply an excellent season." The sensation is actually that he does not come to resign or even to consider great memories. We possess time to do that in the future. Now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still looking at the possibility of producing another attacking player before the window shuts, yet the time clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is actually going to occur," Guardiola said. "Might happen something in relations to personal injuries with any luck not. Today I don't assume thus.".