.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "surprise" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of an additional year and also Guardiola mentioned the chance to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" The majority of the time all the managers point out in the transmission window anything may take place so this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unanticipated. We know him truly effectively the personnel as well as players." We understand the high quality he plays last year at Barcelona. High, high degree." Our experts didn't possess any kind of uncertainties when the opportunity was open as well as we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off both staying years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Metropolitan area on a cost-free move. Resources have said to ESPN he additionally got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he desires to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the notification coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak to you as well as phone you. He named me and asked them about the scenario." I said yes as well as currently our experts are actually listed here and also he has to provide an excellent period." The emotion is actually that he doesn't pertain to retire or to consider excellent moments. Our company have time to accomplish that later on. Right now it is time to put your footwear on as well as do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still looking at the possibility of introducing one more assaulting gamer before the window shuts, but the time clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Can happen one thing in terms of accidents ideally not. Now I do not believe therefore.".