.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the option of one more year and also Guardiola claimed the odds to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers claim in the transactions window everything can easily take place thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We know him truly effectively the workers as well as players." We understand the top quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high degree." Our team failed to possess any uncertainties when the possibility was open and our company are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona contract to go back to City on a free transmission. Sources have actually said to ESPN he likewise received interest from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he desires to return," Guardiola stated. "I received the message from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and contact you. He named me and asked about the condition." I said yes and also now our company are actually listed below as well as he must provide an excellent time." The sensation is actually that he does not concern resign or even to keep in mind really good memories. Our company have time to perform that down the road. Now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking into the possibility of generating one more attacking gamer before the window closes, yet the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola said. "Might happen one thing in regards to personal injuries perhaps not. Immediately I do not presume so.".