.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of one more year and also Guardiola mentioned the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" A lot of the moment all the managers claim in the move window just about anything can happen so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unexpected. We understand him truly well the workers and gamers." We know the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, very high degree." We really did not have any questions when the possibility levelled and also we are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Urban area on a totally free transfer. Resources have actually informed ESPN he also obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he wishes to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I got the message coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you and call you. He called me and also asked about the scenario." I noded and also now our company are below and also he has to supply a really good period." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to resign or even to remember really good minds. Our team have time to carry out that later on. Today it is time to put your shoes on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still looking at the option of introducing one more assaulting gamer before the window finalizes, yet the time clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is heading to occur," Guardiola stated. "Can happen something in relations to traumas hopefully not. Right now I don't presume therefore.".