.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester City after spending last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the option of another year and Guardiola said the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Many of the moment all the managers mention in the transmission home window just about anything can occur therefore this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him really effectively the workers and gamers." We know the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, high level." Our team didn't have any kind of uncertainties when the probability was open and our team are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to Urban area on a free of cost transactions. Sources have actually told ESPN he likewise received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he wants to go back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the message from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you as well as contact you. He called me as well as inquired about the circumstance." I noded and also now our company are here as well as he needs to deliver a really good season." The emotion is actually that he does not concern retire or even to bear in mind really good moments. Our company have time to accomplish that down the road. Now it is opportunity to place your shoes on and do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still looking into the option of generating yet another attacking gamer just before the window closes, however the time clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Can take place something in terms of personal injuries perhaps not. Today I don't presume thus.".