.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Arena with the choice of yet another year and also Guardiola claimed the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Most of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the transfer window just about anything can occur so this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him quite effectively the personnel and also gamers." We know the premium he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." Our experts failed to possess any sort of uncertainties when the opportunity was open and also our company're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to City on a totally free transfer. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally obtained interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been met again along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he wants to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the notification coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak to you and contact you. He called me and also asked about the situation." I noded and also currently our team are listed here and also he has to provide a great season." The sensation is that he doesn't relate to retire or even to consider excellent minds. We have time to carry out that later on. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are actually still checking into the probability of bringing in another assaulting player prior to the home window closes, yet the time clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't understand what is visiting take place," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly take place one thing in relations to injuries with any luck not. At the moment I don't believe thus.".