.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "shock" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the option of one more year and also Guardiola stated the chance to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Many of the time all the supervisors claim in the transactions window anything can easily take place thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We know him really properly the personnel and also players." We know the premium he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, extreme level." Our experts didn't have any hesitations when the option was open as well as our team're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to come back to City on a totally free transactions. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally got interest from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he desires to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak with you as well as phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the scenario." I noded and right now our company are listed here and also he needs to supply an excellent time." The feeling is that he does not come to resign or to bear in mind good minds. Our experts possess opportunity to carry out that in the future. Right now it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still looking at the probability of producing one more attacking player prior to the window closes, but the time clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't understand what is actually going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Could occur one thing in relations to accidents hopefully not. Today I do not think thus.".