.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of yet another year as well as Guardiola pointed out the chance to bring back the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" A lot of the moment all the managers mention in the transfer home window everything may occur therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We know him really well the workers and also players." We know the quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme degree." Our team really did not have any type of hesitations when the option was open and also we're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the 2 staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Area on a free of cost transactions. Sources have actually informed ESPN he likewise received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually rejoined along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he desires to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I received the information from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to consult with you as well as phone you. He named me and also asked about the circumstance." I noded as well as currently we are right here and he has to deliver an excellent season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't involve retire or to remember good memories. Our team have opportunity to do that in the future. Right now it is actually time to place your footwear on and perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second signing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still looking at the probability of producing an additional attacking gamer just before the home window shuts, however the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is heading to take place," Guardiola stated. "Could occur one thing in terms of personal injuries hopefully not. At this moment I do not assume thus.".