.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 actually returned to Manchester City after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Arena along with the option of an additional year and also Guardiola said the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Most of the moment all the managers point out in the transfer home window anything can happen thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We know him truly properly the personnel and gamers." We know the top quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. High, high degree." Our experts didn't possess any sort of hesitations when the possibility levelled and our team're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Urban area on a complimentary transmission. Sources have told ESPN he additionally got enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital factor is he intends to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the information coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and call you. He named me as well as asked them about the situation." I noded and currently our company are right here and also he has to supply a good season." The sensation is that he does not pertain to retire or to keep in mind excellent memories. Our experts have time to carry out that later on. Now it is opportunity to place your footwear on as well as do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second signing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still checking out the possibility of generating an additional assaulting gamer before the home window finalizes, however the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually visiting happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could take place one thing in regards to accidents hopefully not. Now I don't believe thus.".