.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 actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of an additional year and Guardiola said the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the moment all the supervisors state in the transfer window anything may take place therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We know him truly effectively the personnel and also gamers." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. High, very high amount." Our experts failed to have any sort of hesitations when the option was open as well as we're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona deal to go back to City on a totally free move. Sources have said to ESPN he likewise got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant trait is he intends to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the message coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you as well as call you. He called me and inquired about the scenario." I said yes and also right now our company are below as well as he has to deliver a really good season." The feeling is that he does not pertain to retire or even to keep in mind great memories. Our company have opportunity to carry out that down the road. Today it is time to place your shoes on and do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still looking at the possibility of bringing in yet another attacking gamer before the window shuts, yet the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is going to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Can occur one thing in regards to accidents hopefully certainly not. Immediately I do not believe thus.".