.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to get the possibility 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 signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the choice of an additional year and also Guardiola pointed out the chance to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transfer window everything can easily take place thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We know him truly well the staff and also players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high level." Our company really did not have any sort of uncertainties when the opportunity was open and also we are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Urban area on a free of cost transactions. Sources have said to ESPN he additionally received passion coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he would like to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you as well as call you. He named me and also asked about the situation." I noded and also right now our team are below and also he has to supply a great season." The feeling is that he does not concern resign or to remember great moments. Our experts have opportunity to do that in the future. Today it is opportunity to place your shoes on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd signing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still exploring the option of producing another attacking player prior to the window closes, but the clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is going to take place," Guardiola stated. "Can occur one thing in relations to accidents hopefully certainly not. At the moment I do not believe therefore.".