.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone 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 possibility of another year and also Guardiola stated the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the time all the supervisors state in the move home window just about anything can take place so this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unforeseen. We understand him quite properly the staff and gamers." We know the quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, extreme degree." Our team failed to possess any sort of questions when the probability levelled and also our team are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Urban area on a free of charge move. Sources have actually informed ESPN he also acquired enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital point is he wishes to come back," Guardiola said. "I got the notification from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you and also call you. He named me and asked about the situation." I said yes as well as now we are listed here as well as he must deliver an excellent season." The feeling is that he does not involve resign or even to consider really good moments. Our experts possess time to accomplish that later on. Now it is opportunity to put your footwear on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are actually still checking into the possibility of bringing in an additional attacking player just before the window closes, yet the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola said. "Could possibly take place something in terms of traumas hopefully not. Today I do not believe thus.".