.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester City after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of yet another year and also Guardiola mentioned the odds to revive the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" The majority of the time all the managers state in the transactions home window everything can easily occur therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We understand him truly effectively the personnel and players." We understand the top quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. High, high degree." We really did not have any sort of uncertainties when the opportunity levelled as well as our experts are actually thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to return to Urban area on a free of cost move. Sources have informed ESPN he additionally obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital factor is he desires to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the information from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak with you and also contact you. He named me as well as inquired about the condition." I noded as well as now our experts are below and he must deliver a great season." The sensation is actually that he does not involve resign or to keep in mind great minds. Our experts have time to carry out that in the future. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still looking into the option of generating an additional striking player just before the window closes, yet the clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is going to take place," Guardiola said. "Could possibly happen something in terms of personal injuries perhaps not. Right now I don't think so.".