.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "surprise" to acquire the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the choice of an additional year and also Guardiola claimed the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers point out in the transactions home window just about anything can take place therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We know him quite well the team and also players." We know the premium he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." We really did not have any type of doubts when the opportunity was open and also our experts're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Urban area on a complimentary move. Resources have actually said to ESPN he also got passion coming from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he would like to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the information coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk with you as well as call you. He called me and asked about the situation." I noded and now our experts are actually right here and also he must deliver a really good period." The sensation is that he does not come to retire or even to consider great moments. Our company possess opportunity to do that in the future. Right now it is opportunity to place your shoes on and also perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are still considering the option of producing another striking player just before the window finalizes, yet the clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is actually heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could possibly occur one thing in terms of accidents perhaps certainly not. Immediately I do not think thus.".