.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the alternative of yet another year and also Guardiola pointed out the chance to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the transactions home window anything can easily take place thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We understand him quite properly the personnel as well as players." We know the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. High, extreme level." Our experts failed to possess any type of questions when the opportunity was open as well as we are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction both staying years of his Barcelona contract to return to Area on a complimentary move. Resources have actually said to ESPN he also got enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital trait is he wants to return," Guardiola stated. "I got the information coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak with you and also phone you. He named me and inquired about the circumstance." I noded and now our company are actually right here as well as he has to provide an excellent period." The emotion is that he does not come to resign or to consider good minds. Our team have opportunity to carry out that in the future. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking into the option of introducing an additional assaulting player just before the window shuts, however the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Can occur something in regards to injuries hopefully certainly not. Immediately I do not believe thus.".