.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester City after spending last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the choice of one more year as well as Guardiola mentioned the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" A lot of the moment all the supervisors mention in the transactions window everything can occur thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We know him truly well the team and players." We understand the premium he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our experts failed to have any type of uncertainties when the option was open and we are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Urban area on a cost-free transactions. Sources have informed ESPN he also acquired interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary point is he wishes to return," Guardiola said. "I received the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you and also phone you. He named me and inquired about the condition." I said yes and currently our company are actually listed here and he has to supply an excellent season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't relate to resign or to consider really good memories. We have time to accomplish that later on. Today it is actually time to place your footwear on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are actually still checking into the option of producing an additional assaulting player just before the window shuts, yet the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 target date." I don't understand what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Might happen one thing in relations to accidents with any luck certainly not. Right now I don't believe so.".