.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Urban area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena with the possibility of another year and also Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Most of the amount of time all the managers claim in the move window just about anything can occur thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him really effectively the staff and also players." We know the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, high degree." Our experts didn't possess any kind of hesitations when the opportunity was open and also we are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to City on a cost-free move. Sources have said to ESPN he also got passion from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he wants to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I acquired the notification coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and also phone you. He named me and also inquired about the circumstance." I noded and currently our team are actually right here as well as he must provide a really good season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't come to resign or to consider excellent memories. Our company have opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Right now it is opportunity to place your footwear on and do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still exploring the probability of introducing an additional assaulting gamer just before the window finalizes, but the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is actually visiting take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Might happen one thing in regards to injuries with any luck certainly not. Today I do not assume therefore.".