.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the possibility of yet another year and also Guardiola claimed the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" The majority of the time all the managers claim in the move window everything may take place so this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him really properly the team as well as players." We understand the premium he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. High, high degree." Our team failed to possess any sort of questions when the probability levelled as well as our company are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Metropolitan area on a free transactions. Sources have said to ESPN he likewise obtained rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary factor is he would like to come back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and also contact you. He called me and asked about the scenario." I said yes and also right now our experts are actually here and also he has to supply a great time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't concern resign or even to consider really good moments. We have time to accomplish that down the road. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on as well as do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still looking into the option of producing yet another assaulting gamer just before the window closes, yet the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola said. "Can happen one thing in terms of personal injuries perhaps certainly not. Today I do not believe so.".