.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Stadium with the option of an additional year as well as Guardiola mentioned the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transmission home window everything can take place so this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We understand him truly well the personnel and players." We know the top quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our company failed to have any kind of uncertainties when the option was open as well as our company are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Urban area on a free transmission. Resources have actually informed ESPN he likewise got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he wishes to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the information from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and contact you. He called me and also inquired about the situation." I said yes and right now our company are listed below as well as he must provide a good time." The sensation is that he doesn't relate to retire or even to keep in mind really good moments. Our experts have opportunity to carry out that down the road. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still exploring the possibility of producing yet another attacking gamer prior to the home window shuts, yet the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not know what is actually heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could possibly happen one thing in regards to personal injuries perhaps not. Now I don't believe thus.".