.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the option of another year and also Guardiola stated the odds to recover the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Many of the moment all the supervisors point out in the move home window just about anything can easily occur therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We understand him quite properly the workers and players." We understand the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. High, extreme amount." We didn't have any sort of uncertainties when the option levelled and also our team're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Area on a complimentary transfer. Sources have told ESPN he likewise acquired passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he desires to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to consult with you as well as call you. He called me and asked about the scenario." I said yes and also currently our company are actually below and he has to supply a great period." The emotion is actually that he does not come to resign or even to remember great moments. Our company possess time to carry out that down the road. Right now it is actually time to put your footwear on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still looking at the possibility of generating another striking gamer before the window finalizes, however the clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola said. "Can happen one thing in terms of accidents with any luck not. Immediately I do not presume so.".