.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "surprise" to acquire the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester City after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the possibility of an additional year and Guardiola mentioned the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Most of the amount of time all the supervisors say in the transfer home window everything can easily take place so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unpredicted. We know him truly properly the staff as well as players." We know the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." Our experts failed to have any kind of uncertainties when the opportunity was open and also our company are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Urban area on a cost-free move. Resources have actually told ESPN he likewise received rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he would like to go back," Guardiola said. "I acquired the notification from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you as well as contact you. He named me and asked them about the scenario." I noded and now our experts are actually listed below and also he must supply a good time." The sensation is that he does not come to resign or to remember excellent moments. Our team possess opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Now it is actually time to put your shoes on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's second finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still checking out the possibility of introducing one more attacking gamer prior to the home window shuts, however the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is actually going to happen," Guardiola said. "Could take place one thing in terms of personal injuries perhaps certainly not. Immediately I do not assume therefore.".