.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 actually come back to Manchester City after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the choice of an additional year as well as Guardiola mentioned the odds to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the moment all the managers point out in the transfer home window everything can easily occur therefore this is the true proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We know him truly effectively the personnel as well as gamers." We understand the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our experts didn't have any kind of questions when the possibility was open and also we're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to go back to City on a free transmission. Resources have said to ESPN he additionally obtained interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he would like to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the information from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk with you and phone you. He named me and also asked them about the condition." I noded and also currently we are listed here and also he needs to deliver an excellent period." The sensation is actually that he does not come to resign or to consider good moments. Our team possess time to perform that in the future. Today it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on and perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still checking into the probability of producing another attacking player prior to the window finalizes, however the time clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not know what is visiting occur," Guardiola claimed. "Could happen something in terms of accidents ideally not. Now I do not think so.".