.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of another year and also Guardiola mentioned the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the managers state in the transmission window everything can easily take place therefore this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We understand him really properly the team and players." We understand the premium he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our team didn't possess any type of uncertainties when the probability levelled and also our experts're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona deal to come back to City on a totally free transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he also received interest from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he intends to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the notification from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk to you as well as call you. He called me and also asked about the condition." I noded and now our team are right here as well as he has to deliver a good time." The sensation is that he does not pertain to retire or even to bear in mind great minds. We have opportunity to perform that down the road. Today it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's second signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still looking into the possibility of generating an additional striking player before the home window shuts, but the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Can happen something in terms of traumas perhaps certainly not. At this moment I do not think so.".