.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester City after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the choice of an additional year and Guardiola stated the chance to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" The majority of the time all the supervisors mention in the transactions home window anything may happen thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We understand him quite effectively the workers as well as players." We understand the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." We failed to have any kind of uncertainties when the opportunity levelled and our company are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a free of cost move. Sources have actually told ESPN he likewise obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he intends to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I got the information coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you as well as call you. He named me as well as asked them about the condition." I said yes as well as now our company are actually listed here as well as he needs to provide an excellent season." The emotion is actually that he does not relate to retire or to keep in mind really good minds. Our experts have time to do that in the future. Today it is actually time to put your footwear on as well as do your best." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking into the possibility of producing one more striking gamer before the window closes, however the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't understand what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly take place something in regards to traumas with any luck certainly not. Right now I don't think thus.".