.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "shock" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the option of yet another year and Guardiola said the odds to revive the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the move window everything may occur so this is the real proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We know him really effectively the team and players." We know the quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme level." Our team didn't possess any questions when the option was open and also our company're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona contract to return to Area on a free of charge transmission. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally acquired interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he intends to go back," Guardiola said. "I received the message from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you and also contact you. He called me and also asked them about the condition." I said yes and also currently our team are actually listed here and also he needs to deliver a good period." The sensation is that he does not involve resign or even to bear in mind really good minds. Our company possess time to carry out that later on. Right now it is actually time to place your shoes on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking at the opportunity of bringing in one more assaulting gamer prior to the window shuts, yet the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually going to happen," Guardiola stated. "Could take place something in regards to traumas perhaps not. Right now I don't think thus.".