.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of an additional year and Guardiola said the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the transfer home window just about anything can happen therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We understand him quite well the workers as well as players." We know the high quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, high level." We didn't possess any type of questions when the opportunity levelled and also our team are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off both staying years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a totally free transactions. Sources have actually told ESPN he also got interest from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he would like to return," Guardiola stated. "I got the message from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk with you and phone you. He named me and also inquired about the circumstance." I noded and also now our company are actually below and he must supply a great season." The feeling is that he doesn't relate to retire or to keep in mind excellent moments. Our company possess time to accomplish that in the future. Right now it is time to place your footwear on and also perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are still exploring the option of generating another striking gamer prior to the window closes, yet the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Could happen one thing in regards to traumas ideally certainly not. At this moment I do not believe so.".