.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum along with the choice of yet another year as well as Guardiola said the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" A lot of the amount of time all the managers say in the transactions home window everything can easily take place therefore this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We know him really effectively the team and also players." We know the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our experts failed to have any type of uncertainties when the probability levelled as well as our experts are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a totally free transactions. Sources have told ESPN he likewise got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital factor is he would like to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I got the information from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak with you as well as phone you. He called me and inquired about the condition." I noded and also now our company are actually listed here and also he must deliver an excellent time." The sensation is that he doesn't come to retire or even to keep in mind excellent memories. Our company possess opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Now it is actually time to place your footwear on as well as perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still looking at the possibility of introducing an additional assaulting gamer just before the home window finalizes, however the clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly happen one thing in regards to accidents ideally certainly not. Today I do not assume therefore.".