.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of an additional year and also Guardiola said the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" A lot of the moment all the supervisors mention in the transactions window everything can occur thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly well the workers and also players." We understand the quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." We failed to possess any type of questions when the option levelled and also our team are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to go back to City on a totally free transactions. Resources have actually informed ESPN he likewise acquired rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he intends to return," Guardiola said. "I acquired the message coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak to you and also contact you. He named me as well as inquired about the circumstance." I said yes and also currently our company are actually listed below as well as he must provide a really good period." The feeling is that he doesn't involve resign or to remember good minds. We possess time to accomplish that in the future. Right now it is actually time to put your shoes on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are still looking at the option of generating yet another striking gamer just before the window closes, yet the time clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is heading to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly take place one thing in terms of injuries ideally certainly not. Right now I do not assume thus.".