.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the choice of an additional year as well as Guardiola mentioned the chance to revive the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Many of the amount of time all the managers point out in the transfer home window just about anything may take place therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We know him really effectively the personnel as well as gamers." We know the premium he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." We didn't possess any kind of hesitations when the probability was open and our company are actually thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a free move. Resources have actually informed ESPN he also acquired rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential point is he wants to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I got the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and also contact you. He called me and asked them about the condition." I noded and also right now our team are right here and he must provide a great time." The emotion is actually that he does not come to retire or even to keep in mind great memories. Our experts possess opportunity to carry out that in the future. Today it is actually opportunity to place your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still looking into the opportunity of introducing yet another attacking gamer prior to the window shuts, however the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola said. "Could possibly occur something in regards to accidents ideally not. Right now I don't assume therefore.".