.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of an additional year and Guardiola stated the chance to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" A lot of the time all the managers say in the transactions window anything can easily happen thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We understand him really properly the personnel as well as gamers." We understand the quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high degree." Our experts failed to have any kind of uncertainties when the probability levelled and our company are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Metropolitan area on a totally free transmission. Resources have actually said to ESPN he also got rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he wants to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the message from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak to you and also call you. He named me as well as asked about the situation." I said yes and currently we are listed below as well as he needs to provide a good season." The feeling is that he does not concern retire or even to remember excellent minds. Our experts possess time to accomplish that later on. Now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's second finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still checking into the probability of producing an additional assaulting gamer before the window shuts, however the clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is actually going to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could happen something in regards to personal injuries perhaps not. Today I don't believe so.".