.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester City after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the alternative of another year as well as Guardiola pointed out the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Most of the time all the supervisors mention in the move home window anything can happen therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unpredicted. We understand him truly effectively the workers as well as players." We know the high quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, extreme amount." Our company really did not possess any uncertainties when the option was open and our team are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to return to City on a free of cost transactions. Resources have said to ESPN he likewise obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he intends to return," Guardiola stated. "I received the information from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you as well as contact you. He named me as well as asked them about the condition." I noded and also now our experts are listed below and also he has to provide a good time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't pertain to resign or even to remember great memories. We have time to perform that in the future. Now it is opportunity to put your shoes on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are actually still checking out the possibility of bringing in another assaulting player prior to the window closes, however the clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is actually visiting happen," Guardiola stated. "Could happen something in terms of injuries ideally certainly not. Today I do not presume therefore.".