.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester City after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of an additional year and Guardiola mentioned the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" The majority of the time all the supervisors say in the transactions home window everything can easily occur so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unforeseen. We know him quite properly the staff and also gamers." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." Our experts really did not have any sort of hesitations when the option levelled and also our team are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to return to Area on a totally free move. Sources have told ESPN he likewise got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he wants to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the notification coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk with you and phone you. He called me and also asked about the circumstance." I said yes and also currently we are here and he has to provide a great period." The feeling is actually that he does not pertain to retire or even to bear in mind great moments. Our team possess opportunity to do that down the road. Today it is time to put your footwear on and also do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still looking into the possibility of introducing another striking gamer prior to the window shuts, but the clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Might take place something in terms of traumas perhaps not. Immediately I do not assume so.".