.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of another year and Guardiola claimed the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Many of the time all the managers say in the move home window everything can take place thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We know him quite properly the workers and also players." We understand the top quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our company really did not possess any kind of doubts when the opportunity was open as well as our experts are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Metropolitan area on a complimentary transactions. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he would like to come back," Guardiola said. "I got the notification from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk with you and contact you. He called me as well as asked them about the situation." I noded as well as right now our company are listed below and also he has to supply an excellent season." The feeling is that he does not concern resign or to remember really good memories. We have opportunity to do that down the road. Today it is actually time to place your shoes on and do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still considering the probability of introducing another striking player before the home window finalizes, but the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola stated. "Could occur something in relations to personal injuries perhaps not. At the moment I don't think so.".