.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester City after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of yet another year as well as Guardiola stated the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Many of the moment all the supervisors mention in the transactions window everything may occur thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unpredicted. We know him really well the workers and players." We understand the top quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our team didn't possess any questions when the possibility levelled and we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona contract to come back to City on a free move. Resources have said to ESPN he likewise acquired enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he wishes to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I received the notification from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and call you. He named me and also asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and now our company are actually below and he needs to deliver an excellent period." The feeling is that he doesn't relate to resign or even to keep in mind great memories. Our experts have time to do that later on. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and also do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still exploring the probability of generating one more striking player before the window finalizes, yet the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is actually heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Can take place one thing in relations to traumas hopefully certainly not. Now I don't assume thus.".