.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Arena with the choice of one more year and also Guardiola said the chance to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors say in the transactions home window anything can easily take place therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We know him really well the staff and also gamers." We know the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Extreme, very high amount." Our company really did not possess any type of doubts when the option was open and also our team're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Metropolitan area on a totally free move. Resources have actually said to ESPN he additionally acquired interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he intends to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I received the information from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you as well as contact you. He called me as well as asked about the condition." I noded as well as now we are actually listed here and also he must supply an excellent period." The emotion is that he does not pertain to retire or to consider good minds. We possess opportunity to accomplish that later on. Right now it is actually time to place your footwear on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are actually still looking at the possibility of producing an additional attacking gamer just before the window closes, yet the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is actually visiting take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly happen something in relations to injuries ideally not. Right now I don't believe therefore.".