.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the option of an additional year and Guardiola stated the opportunity to bring back the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Many of the moment all the supervisors claim in the move home window everything can take place thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We understand him quite well the workers and also gamers." We understand the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, extreme amount." Our team really did not have any kind of doubts when the probability was open as well as our experts are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to come back to City on a free of cost move. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally obtained passion from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant trait is he wants to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the notification from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and also call you. He named me as well as asked them about the situation." I noded and right now we are actually right here and also he must deliver a really good time." The emotion is actually that he doesn't come to retire or even to bear in mind really good minds. Our company possess time to accomplish that down the road. Now it is actually time to place your shoes on and also do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still exploring the opportunity of generating yet another attacking gamer before the window finalizes, but the time clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is visiting take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Can happen one thing in relations to traumas perhaps not. Right now I do not think therefore.".