.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to acquire the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Urban area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Arena along with the choice of yet another year and Guardiola pointed out the chance to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the amount of time all the managers mention in the move window just about anything may occur thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him quite well the staff as well as gamers." We understand the high quality he plays last year at Barcelona. High, extreme level." We didn't have any kind of questions when the opportunity levelled as well as our team're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to go back to City on a totally free move. Resources have informed ESPN he also obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial factor is he would like to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the message from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and also phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the condition." I said yes and also now our company are below and he must deliver a good time." The feeling is actually that he does not involve resign or to bear in mind good memories. We possess opportunity to do that in the future. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still checking into the possibility of bringing in another assaulting player prior to the window shuts, but the clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is going to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly take place something in relations to accidents hopefully certainly not. Immediately I do not presume therefore.".