.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester City after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Stadium along with the choice of another year and Guardiola claimed the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Most of the moment all the supervisors say in the transactions home window anything may occur thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We understand him really well the personnel as well as gamers." We know the high quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. High, high amount." Our company failed to have any uncertainties when the option was open and also we are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Urban area on a free transmission. Resources have actually told ESPN he likewise got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he desires to come back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the notification coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk with you as well as contact you. He named me as well as inquired about the situation." I noded and right now our company are listed here and he has to provide a good period." The emotion is that he does not come to resign or to bear in mind good minds. Our experts have time to do that in the future. Now it is time to place your shoes on and also perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still checking out the option of bringing in one more attacking player prior to the home window finalizes, yet the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could occur one thing in relations to injuries hopefully not. Now I do not think thus.".