.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of yet another year and also Guardiola stated the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the moment all the supervisors state in the transfer home window anything can occur thus this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We understand him quite well the workers as well as gamers." We understand the top quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our experts really did not possess any type of uncertainties when the probability was open and also we're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Area on a free of cost move. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he would like to come back," Guardiola stated. "I obtained the notification from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk with you and also contact you. He named me as well as asked about the scenario." I noded and currently our company are actually right here as well as he has to deliver a good period." The emotion is actually that he doesn't pertain to resign or to keep in mind excellent memories. We possess opportunity to do that down the road. Today it is actually time to place your shoes on and do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are actually still looking into the opportunity of generating an additional attacking player just before the home window closes, however the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Can happen something in regards to traumas with any luck not. Today I do not think therefore.".