.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of one more year and also Guardiola mentioned the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Many of the time all the supervisors point out in the transmission home window everything can easily occur thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We know him quite effectively the staff and also gamers." We know the premium he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, high level." Our company failed to possess any kind of hesitations when the option levelled as well as our experts are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Urban area on a cost-free move. Sources have said to ESPN he additionally got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his preference 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 crucial trait is he desires to come back," Guardiola stated. "I got the information coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you as well as phone you. He named me as well as inquired about the scenario." I said yes and currently our experts are below as well as he has to provide a really good time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't involve retire or to bear in mind good memories. We have time to carry out that down the road. Right now it is time to place your footwear on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still considering the option of producing one more striking gamer before the window finalizes, but the time clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is heading to happen," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly occur something in relations to injuries with any luck not. Immediately I don't presume therefore.".