.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 actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the alternative of yet another year as well as Guardiola said the odds to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" The majority of the time all the supervisors claim in the transmission home window everything may happen thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We understand him truly effectively the team and players." We know the quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." Our team failed to possess any type of uncertainties when the possibility levelled and we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction both staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Urban area on a free transactions. Sources have actually told ESPN he additionally acquired interest from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he intends to return," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the information from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk to you and also contact you. He called me as well as asked about the circumstance." I said yes as well as right now our team are actually below and also he has to supply a really good period." The feeling is that he does not come to retire or to remember excellent memories. Our company have opportunity to carry out that later on. Right now it is actually opportunity to place your shoes on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's second finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still considering the opportunity of introducing an additional attacking gamer prior to the home window finalizes, yet the time clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not know what is heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Can occur something in regards to injuries ideally certainly not. Today I don't believe therefore.".