.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester City after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the option of yet another year and also Guardiola stated the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transfer window just about anything can easily occur thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly well the staff as well as players." We know the quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our experts failed to have any kind of questions when the option was open as well as our company're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transmission. Resources have actually said to ESPN he additionally received rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he wishes to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the notification from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you and phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the situation." I said yes as well as currently we are actually below and also he has to supply a good period." The feeling is actually that he does not come to resign or to bear in mind great memories. Our team have opportunity to do that later on. Right now it is actually opportunity to place your shoes on as well as do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's second signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still checking out the probability of introducing an additional assaulting gamer before the window closes, yet the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola stated. "Might happen one thing in relations to personal injuries with any luck not. At this moment I don't assume therefore.".