.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of one more year as well as Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the transmission home window anything may occur thus this is the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unpredicted. We understand him truly effectively the team as well as gamers." We know the quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." Our team didn't possess any type of questions when the opportunity levelled as well as we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Metropolitan area on a free of cost move. Resources have actually said to ESPN he also got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he would like to go back," Guardiola stated. "I got the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak to you and also call you. He named me and also asked about the situation." I noded as well as now we are actually listed below and also he must supply a good period." The feeling is actually that he doesn't come to resign or even to consider good moments. Our team have opportunity to accomplish that in the future. Today it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on and perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still exploring the possibility of producing another striking player just before the window finalizes, however the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Can occur something in relations to traumas with any luck certainly not. At this moment I do not believe therefore.".