.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of an additional year as well as Guardiola said the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" A lot of the time all the managers point out in the transactions window everything can happen therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We know him really properly the personnel and also players." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, high amount." Our company really did not have any doubts when the option was open as well as we're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Area on a totally free transfer. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise obtained passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he desires to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak to you and also contact you. He named me and asked about the circumstance." I noded as well as now our team are actually below and also he must supply a really good period." The emotion is actually that he does not come to retire or to consider excellent memories. Our team have time to carry out that later on. Today it is time to place your shoes on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd signing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still exploring the probability of introducing an additional striking player prior to the window finalizes, however the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is going to take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Could occur something in relations to traumas hopefully certainly not. Now I don't believe therefore.".