.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of an additional year and Guardiola stated the chance to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the amount of time all the managers say in the transmission window anything may happen thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We understand him quite well the workers and also players." We know the high quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." Our company really did not have any uncertainties when the opportunity levelled and our team are actually thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Urban area on a free of cost move. Resources have said to ESPN he also got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he intends to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I received the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you as well as contact you. He named me and asked them about the condition." I noded and also now we are actually listed here as well as he must supply a great season." The sensation is actually that he doesn't pertain to retire or to keep in mind excellent minds. We have time to carry out that in the future. Today it is actually time to put your shoes on and do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's second finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still looking at the opportunity of introducing one more attacking player just before the window closes, but the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is actually going to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Could possibly occur something in relations to personal injuries perhaps not. Immediately I do not presume so.".