.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of yet another year and Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" A lot of the moment all the managers say in the transactions window everything can take place so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We know him quite effectively the workers as well as players." We understand the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our team didn't possess any doubts when the opportunity was open as well as we are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a free transmission. Resources have informed ESPN he additionally received rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he intends to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the message from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak with you as well as phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the scenario." I said yes and now our company are actually listed here and also he needs to supply an excellent period." The emotion is that he does not relate to resign or to consider really good memories. Our team possess opportunity to carry out that down the road. Today it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second signing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still checking out the probability of introducing one more attacking player prior to the window finalizes, but the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is heading to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Could happen something in regards to traumas ideally not. Right now I don't presume so.".