.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of one more year as well as Guardiola said the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" A lot of the amount of time all the managers mention in the transfer window everything can take place therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We know him quite well the personnel and players." We understand the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high level." We really did not have any doubts when the option levelled as well as our team are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Urban area on a complimentary transmission. Resources have told ESPN he also got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he would like to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk with you and also phone you. He named me and also inquired about the circumstance." I noded as well as right now our experts are right here and he must deliver a really good period." The emotion is that he does not relate to resign or to consider great moments. Our team possess time to do that later on. Right now it is actually time to put your shoes on and do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still checking out the possibility of generating another attacking gamer just before the window shuts, but the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is visiting occur," Guardiola stated. "Might take place something in regards to personal injuries ideally certainly not. Right now I do not think so.".