.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of yet another year and Guardiola mentioned the chance to restore the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Most of the time all the supervisors state in the transmission window everything can take place thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We know him truly well the workers and also players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme degree." Our experts really did not have any type of doubts when the opportunity levelled and also our team are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Area on a free of charge transmission. Sources have actually said to ESPN he also obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually met again along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he wants to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you as well as call you. He named me and also asked about the condition." I noded as well as currently our company are listed below and also he has to deliver an excellent period." The sensation is that he does not come to retire or to remember great memories. Our team have time to carry out that in the future. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's second finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still exploring the option of producing another striking gamer just before the window shuts, but the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Could happen something in terms of injuries with any luck not. Now I don't think so.".