.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Area after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of one more year as well as Guardiola stated the chance to bring back the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the transmission home window everything can take place therefore this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We understand him quite well the team and gamers." We know the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, high level." We didn't have any kind of questions when the possibility was open as well as our experts're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transfer. Resources have actually said to ESPN he also acquired rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he would like to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you and call you. He called me and also asked about the scenario." I said yes and currently we are actually listed below and he needs to provide a really good season." The sensation is that he doesn't come to retire or to bear in mind really good memories. Our team possess time to carry out that down the road. Today it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on as well as perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still looking into the possibility of bringing in an additional assaulting player prior to the window closes, yet the time clock is beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola said. "Could happen something in terms of traumas with any luck certainly not. Now I do not presume thus.".