.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester City after spending last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of yet another year and Guardiola stated the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Most of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the move window just about anything may happen therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We know him really effectively the staff as well as players." We know the high quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our experts failed to have any kind of questions when the option was open and also we're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transfer. Sources have actually told ESPN he likewise received rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he intends to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the message coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and also call you. He called me and asked about the circumstance." I said yes as well as now our experts are below as well as he has to supply a great time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't concern retire or to keep in mind good minds. We possess time to perform that later on. Right now it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still considering the probability of producing another striking gamer before the window shuts, however the clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is visiting occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Might occur one thing in regards to injuries perhaps not. At this moment I don't think so.".