.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of one more year and also Guardiola stated the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers claim in the transactions home window everything can occur thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We know him really effectively the staff and also gamers." We understand the premium he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our team didn't possess any type of doubts when the possibility was open and also our company are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Urban area on a totally free move. Resources have informed ESPN he also obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important trait is he intends to go back," Guardiola said. "I obtained the information coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and also phone you. He called me and asked about the circumstance." I said yes and currently our experts are here and he must supply a really good period." The emotion is that he does not relate to retire or even to keep in mind excellent memories. Our team have time to perform that in the future. Right now it is opportunity to place your footwear on as well as do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still considering the probability of introducing an additional striking player before the home window shuts, but the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 target date." I don't understand what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Could occur one thing in terms of personal injuries perhaps not. Today I do not think therefore.".