.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of another year as well as Guardiola mentioned the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" A lot of the time all the supervisors point out in the transfer window just about anything can easily take place therefore this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unanticipated. We understand him truly effectively the workers and also gamers." We understand the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. High, very high degree." Our team failed to possess any uncertainties when the probability was open as well as our company are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Area on a free of cost transmission. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise acquired enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he desires to go back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the message coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak with you as well as contact you. He called me as well as inquired about the scenario." I said yes and now our company are actually right here as well as he has to deliver a really good time." The feeling is that he does not involve resign or to keep in mind excellent minds. Our company have opportunity to carry out that in the future. Now it is time to put your footwear on as well as perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still looking into the opportunity of bringing in another assaulting player prior to the home window finalizes, yet the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Could possibly take place one thing in relations to injuries with any luck certainly not. At this moment I do not think so.".