.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of yet another year and also Guardiola stated the odds to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the amount of time all the managers mention in the move window everything can easily take place so this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We know him quite well the staff and also players." We understand the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." Our experts really did not have any type of questions when the opportunity was open as well as our team're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Area on a totally free transactions. Resources have informed ESPN he additionally got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant thing is he wishes to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the message from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you and also phone you. He called me and also asked about the scenario." I said yes and also currently our team are actually here and also he needs to deliver an excellent season." The sensation is that he does not concern resign or to keep in mind really good minds. We possess opportunity to do that later on. Now it is actually time to put your shoes on and do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still exploring the probability of bringing in one more attacking player just before the home window shuts, yet the clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is visiting take place," Guardiola claimed. "Could occur one thing in regards to traumas perhaps certainly not. At the moment I do not assume thus.".