.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester City after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Arena along with the option of an additional year as well as Guardiola pointed out the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the time all the supervisors claim in the move window just about anything can easily occur so this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unexpected. We understand him truly well the workers and gamers." We understand the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, high level." Our company failed to have any type of doubts when the possibility was open and we are actually thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to City on a cost-free transactions. Sources have actually informed ESPN he also got passion from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he wishes to return," Guardiola said. "I acquired the notification coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak to you and also phone you. He called me and also inquired about the situation." I said yes and currently our experts are actually below and he needs to supply a great period." The sensation is that he does not relate to resign or even to bear in mind excellent minds. We have opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Right now it is actually time to put your shoes on and do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still looking at the option of bringing in an additional attacking player just before the home window shuts, yet the clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is visiting take place," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly happen something in terms of traumas with any luck not. Today I don't presume therefore.".