.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of one more year and also Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" Most of the moment all the managers point out in the transactions window just about anything can easily occur so this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We understand him truly properly the personnel as well as gamers." We understand the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." We failed to have any sort of questions when the option levelled as well as our team are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to return to Urban area on a free of cost transactions. Sources have actually informed ESPN he also received interest from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually met again with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he wishes to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I received the message coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you and phone you. He called me and asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and now our company are right here and also he must supply a good time." The feeling is that he does not pertain to retire or even to bear in mind excellent memories. We possess time to do that later on. Now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still looking at the option of producing another attacking player prior to the home window shuts, however the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is visiting occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Can take place something in terms of accidents with any luck certainly not. Right now I don't assume thus.".