.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of one more year and also Guardiola claimed the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors say in the transfer home window anything may happen therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unforeseen. We know him quite effectively the staff and gamers." We understand the high quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." Our company really did not possess any sort of hesitations when the option levelled and also our team are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Area on a free of charge move. Sources have said to ESPN he likewise obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he desires to come back," Guardiola stated. "I got the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak with you and also call you. He named me as well as inquired about the scenario." I noded and also right now we are listed below and he has to deliver a really good time." The emotion is that he doesn't come to resign or to keep in mind great moments. Our team possess time to carry out that later on. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second finalizing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still checking into the probability of introducing one more attacking player just before the home window closes, yet the time clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is actually going to take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Might take place something in terms of injuries ideally not. At the moment I don't believe therefore.".