.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of another year and also Guardiola claimed the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors say in the transfer window anything can easily happen thus this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We know him truly well the team as well as players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our company didn't possess any questions when the opportunity levelled and we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to City on a free of charge transfer. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary factor is he intends to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the message from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you as well as call you. He named me and also inquired about the scenario." I said yes as well as now we are below as well as he needs to deliver a really good time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't relate to resign or even to bear in mind great minds. Our company possess time to do that later on. Now it is time to place your footwear on as well as do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still looking at the possibility of bringing in another assaulting gamer before the window finalizes, but the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola said. "Could occur one thing in relations to traumas ideally certainly not. At this moment I don't think thus.".