.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the option of yet another year and also Guardiola claimed the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" A lot of the moment all the supervisors state in the move home window anything can easily occur therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We understand him really well the personnel and also gamers." We understand the quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, high level." Our company really did not possess any sort of uncertainties when the probability was open and also our company're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transmission. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he wants to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I received the message from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you and also phone you. He called me and also asked about the circumstance." I noded and now our company are actually right here as well as he has to deliver a really good period." The emotion is that he doesn't come to resign or even to bear in mind excellent moments. Our experts have time to do that down the road. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still checking into the possibility of introducing one more assaulting gamer just before the home window closes, but the clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not know what is visiting occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Can occur one thing in terms of accidents perhaps certainly not. Right now I do not presume thus.".