.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Coliseum along with the choice of one more year and Guardiola stated the chance to revive the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" A lot of the moment all the supervisors point out in the transactions home window everything can easily occur therefore this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We know him really effectively the staff and players." We understand the top quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." Our company really did not have any type of doubts when the option levelled as well as we are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to City on a cost-free transmission. Resources have told ESPN he also received passion from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he intends to return," Guardiola said. "I obtained the notification from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk to you and contact you. He named me and asked them about the situation." I said yes as well as now our company are listed below and he must supply a really good season." The emotion is that he does not come to retire or even to bear in mind excellent minds. We have opportunity to carry out that down the road. Today it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second finalizing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still checking out the probability of producing yet another attacking gamer prior to the window closes, however the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is actually going to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could take place something in relations to personal injuries with any luck not. Now I don't think therefore.".