.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of an additional year as well as Guardiola said the chance to restore the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Most of the time all the supervisors mention in the move home window everything can easily take place thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him quite well the team and gamers." We know the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our company really did not possess any sort of questions when the option was open and also our experts're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to return to Metropolitan area on a complimentary transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally received interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant trait is he wants to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I got the information from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and phone you. He named me as well as asked about the scenario." I said yes and also right now we are listed here and also he needs to supply a great period." The sensation is that he doesn't relate to resign or to consider excellent minds. Our company possess opportunity to accomplish that in the future. Today it is opportunity to put your shoes on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still looking into the possibility of producing an additional attacking gamer before the window shuts, yet the clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is heading to take place," Guardiola stated. "Might take place one thing in terms of accidents with any luck not. At the moment I don't think therefore.".