.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Urban area after devoting final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the possibility of yet another year and also Guardiola claimed the chance to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" A lot of the time all the supervisors say in the transfer window just about anything may take place so this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him really effectively the workers and gamers." We understand the premium he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, high level." Our experts didn't have any type of hesitations when the possibility was open and also our team're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Metropolitan area on a totally free transactions. Resources have informed ESPN he also received passion coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he wants to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I got the information from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to speak with you and call you. He called me and also asked them about the scenario." I noded as well as currently our team are actually here as well as he has to supply an excellent time." The sensation is actually that he does not pertain to resign or to bear in mind great minds. Our experts possess opportunity to do that down the road. Today it is time to put your footwear on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still looking at the opportunity of bringing in an additional assaulting player prior to the home window closes, but the time clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Can happen one thing in regards to injuries with any luck not. Now I don't believe therefore.".