.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Urban area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Stadium with the option of another year and also Guardiola claimed the chance to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors state in the move window everything can happen therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him truly properly the team and gamers." We know the premium he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our company really did not possess any type of hesitations when the option was open and also our team are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Area on a free of charge transfer. Sources have told ESPN he also obtained rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he would like to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the information from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you as well as call you. He named me and inquired about the circumstance." I noded and also right now our team are actually below as well as he has to provide a really good season." The sensation is that he does not concern retire or to keep in mind excellent moments. Our team have time to carry out that in the future. Now it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still checking into the probability of bringing in an additional assaulting player just before the home window closes, but the time clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't understand what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Could possibly take place one thing in terms of traumas perhaps certainly not. Today I don't assume therefore.".