.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Urban area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of yet another year and also Guardiola stated the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" A lot of the moment all the managers point out in the transmission home window everything can occur thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly properly the personnel as well as players." We know the high quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our company really did not have any questions when the probability was open and our experts are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Urban area on a complimentary transmission. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally acquired passion from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important trait is he intends to come back," Guardiola said. "I received the notification from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and also call you. He named me as well as asked about the situation." I said yes and currently our team are right here as well as he must supply an excellent period." The feeling is actually that he does not come to resign or to keep in mind great memories. We possess time to accomplish that in the future. Right now it is actually time to put your footwear on and do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still considering the opportunity of producing one more assaulting player just before the home window closes, however the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is going to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Could happen something in terms of injuries ideally certainly not. At the moment I do not think thus.".