.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the possibility of another year and Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" A lot of the amount of time all the managers mention in the transmission window everything can easily occur therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We know him quite properly the workers as well as players." We know the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." Our company really did not have any type of uncertainties when the opportunity was open and also we are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Urban area on a totally free transmission. Sources have said to ESPN he additionally got enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital point is he wishes to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you and also contact you. He named me and asked about the circumstance." I noded as well as currently our experts are actually listed below and also he must provide a great period." The sensation is actually that he doesn't involve retire or to consider really good moments. Our team possess opportunity to carry out that later on. Now it is time to place your shoes on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still considering the option of bringing in yet another striking gamer prior to the home window finalizes, but the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is going to take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly occur something in relations to traumas ideally certainly not. Now I don't believe thus.".