.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Urban area after spending last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of an additional year and Guardiola pointed out the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Most of the time all the supervisors mention in the transmission home window anything may occur thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly properly the personnel and gamers." We understand the top quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." Our team really did not possess any questions when the opportunity levelled and our team're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off both staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to City on a free of charge move. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally received rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he desires to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk with you as well as contact you. He named me and inquired about the circumstance." I said yes and also now our team are listed below and he needs to provide a great season." The emotion is that he does not pertain to retire or even to consider really good moments. Our company possess opportunity to perform that in the future. Now it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on as well as do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still looking into the probability of generating one more attacking player before the home window shuts, yet the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is actually heading to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Can occur one thing in terms of injuries with any luck not. Immediately I do not presume therefore.".