.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester City after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the choice of an additional year as well as Guardiola mentioned the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors point out in the move home window just about anything can happen thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him truly properly the staff and also gamers." We know the quality he plays last year at Barcelona. High, high level." Our company really did not possess any kind of questions when the opportunity was open and also our experts're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Urban area on a free transactions. Sources have actually told ESPN he also obtained rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he intends to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the message from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you and contact you. He called me as well as asked about the situation." I noded and also currently our company are actually below and he must provide an excellent time." The emotion is actually that he doesn't involve retire or even to keep in mind excellent moments. Our team possess time to accomplish that in the future. Now it is actually time to place your shoes on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still checking out the possibility of introducing another striking gamer prior to the home window shuts, however the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is actually visiting take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Might happen something in terms of personal injuries with any luck not. Now I don't presume therefore.".