.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium along with the possibility of another year and Guardiola pointed out the odds to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the time all the supervisors mention in the transactions window just about anything can take place thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unexpected. We know him really well the personnel as well as players." We understand the high quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. High, very high amount." Our team didn't possess any kind of doubts when the possibility was open as well as we're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both staying years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Metropolitan area on a cost-free transmission. Resources have said to ESPN he additionally obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important trait is he would like to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the information from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you and call you. He called me as well as asked about the scenario." I noded and also currently we are listed here and he has to deliver an excellent season." The feeling is actually that he does not relate to retire or even to bear in mind good minds. Our team possess time to carry out that later on. Right now it is time to put your shoes on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still checking into the option of introducing yet another striking player before the window shuts, but the clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is visiting take place," Guardiola said. "Can occur one thing in terms of personal injuries ideally not. At the moment I do not think therefore.".