.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Area after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of yet another year and Guardiola mentioned the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the managers mention in the move window anything can easily take place so this is the real proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly properly the staff and players." We understand the high quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our company really did not have any doubts when the option was open as well as our team're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off both staying years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Metropolitan area on a free of cost transactions. Resources have informed ESPN he additionally obtained rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he would like to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk with you and also phone you. He named me as well as asked about the condition." I noded and also currently we are actually listed here and he has to provide a really good season." The sensation is actually that he does not pertain to resign or even to keep in mind excellent minds. Our company have opportunity to perform that down the road. Right now it is time to place your footwear on as well as perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still checking out the probability of bringing in an additional attacking gamer just before the home window finalizes, however the time clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could take place something in relations to accidents perhaps certainly not. Now I don't assume so.".