.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "shock" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of one more year as well as Guardiola pointed out the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the moment all the supervisors claim in the transmission window anything may happen so this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unexpected. We know him really properly the workers and also players." We understand the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our company really did not have any type of uncertainties when the probability was open and also our company are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a cost-free transmission. Sources have actually informed ESPN he additionally received rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he would like to come back," Guardiola said. "I received the notification coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and also call you. He called me and inquired about the situation." I noded as well as currently our team are listed here and also he needs to provide a great time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't relate to resign or to consider really good memories. We have opportunity to carry out that later on. Now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's second signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still checking into the opportunity of bringing in an additional striking gamer just before the home window finalizes, but the time clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is actually going to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly happen something in terms of accidents hopefully not. At the moment I do not presume so.".