.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester City after devoting final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of yet another year and also Guardiola stated the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the managers claim in the transmission home window anything can easily take place so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We understand him really well the personnel and players." We know the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." Our experts didn't possess any hesitations when the option was open and our team're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Metropolitan area on a totally free transactions. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally received interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he intends to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I got the notification from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you as well as contact you. He called me and asked about the scenario." I said yes as well as currently our company are listed here as well as he has to supply a really good period." The feeling is actually that he doesn't pertain to resign or to consider really good minds. Our team have opportunity to do that down the road. Now it is time to put your shoes on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still exploring the opportunity of bringing in yet another attacking player before the home window closes, yet the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is heading to occur," Guardiola said. "Could occur something in relations to accidents hopefully certainly not. At the moment I do not think thus.".