.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester City after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year deal at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of one more year and also Guardiola said the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers state in the transactions home window everything can easily happen therefore this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We understand him really effectively the team as well as players." We know the high quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high amount." Our company didn't possess any sort of hesitations when the possibility levelled as well as we are actually thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to return to City on a complimentary move. Resources have told ESPN he likewise received enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunited with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant thing is he intends to return," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk to you as well as call you. He called me as well as asked about the scenario." I said yes and also currently we are actually listed here as well as he has to deliver a really good season." The sensation is actually that he doesn't pertain to retire or to consider great moments. Our team possess opportunity to do that down the road. Right now it is actually time to place your footwear on and do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still exploring the opportunity of introducing an additional striking player before the home window closes, yet the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is going to take place," Guardiola said. "Might occur something in terms of traumas hopefully not. Now I don't assume therefore.".