.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Arena along with the option of yet another year and Guardiola stated the odds to revive the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors say in the transmission home window just about anything may take place thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him quite effectively the staff and players." We know the quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high level." Our experts didn't possess any hesitations when the opportunity was open and also we're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona deal to return to City on a free of cost move. Sources have actually informed ESPN he likewise got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his inclination was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually met again with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wants to return," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the notification from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to consult with you and phone you. He called me and asked about the circumstance." I noded and also currently we are actually here and also he needs to provide an excellent season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't concern retire or to keep in mind excellent memories. Our team have opportunity to do that later on. Right now it is actually time to place your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's second signing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still exploring the probability of bringing in an additional attacking player just before the window shuts, but the time clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually going to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly take place one thing in terms of personal injuries perhaps certainly not. Now I don't assume therefore.".