.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Urban area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of an additional year and Guardiola stated the odds to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Most of the amount of time all the managers point out in the transactions window everything can easily occur therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We know him quite properly the staff and also gamers." We understand the high quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." We really did not have any type of questions when the opportunity was open and our team're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a totally free transactions. Resources have actually said to ESPN he additionally acquired rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital trait is he would like to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you as well as phone you. He called me and asked about the circumstance." I noded as well as now we are listed here and also he must provide a good period." The sensation is actually that he doesn't concern resign or to consider excellent minds. Our company possess opportunity to carry out that in the future. Right now it is time to place your shoes on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still looking into the option of producing yet another attacking player prior to the window closes, but the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly occur one thing in relations to personal injuries ideally certainly not. At the moment I don't assume therefore.".