.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of one more year and also Guardiola claimed the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" A lot of the moment all the managers point out in the transactions window everything can easily happen thus this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unanticipated. We know him really effectively the staff and gamers." We know the quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme degree." Our experts failed to possess any kind of doubts when the probability was open and also our company are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Metropolitan area on a cost-free transactions. Resources have said to ESPN he also got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial point is he desires to return," Guardiola stated. "I received the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk with you and also phone you. He called me as well as inquired about the scenario." I noded as well as currently our company are listed here and also he must supply an excellent period." The feeling is that he does not relate to retire or even to keep in mind excellent minds. We possess time to carry out that later on. Today it is actually time to place your shoes on and perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second signing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still checking into the option of bringing in another striking gamer before the home window shuts, however the time clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola said. "Could possibly occur one thing in regards to accidents ideally not. At this moment I don't believe so.".