.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of another year as well as Guardiola said the odds to revive the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors point out in the move window anything may happen therefore this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We know him really well the team and players." We know the quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our experts failed to have any type of questions when the possibility was open as well as our team're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to City on a free transmission. Resources have actually informed ESPN he also acquired rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he intends to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I acquired the message from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and phone you. He named me as well as asked them about the situation." I noded and also currently we are actually listed here as well as he must deliver a good time." The feeling is actually that he does not relate to resign or even to bear in mind great minds. Our team possess time to carry out that in the future. Today it is time to place your shoes on and perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still looking at the possibility of bringing in yet another striking player prior to the home window finalizes, yet the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Could possibly take place something in terms of traumas ideally not. Immediately I do not assume therefore.".