.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of yet another year and Guardiola stated the chance to bring back the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Many of the time all the managers point out in the transmission window just about anything can easily occur so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We know him quite effectively the staff and also players." We know the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. High, very high degree." Our team didn't have any sort of uncertainties when the probability was open as well as we're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the 2 staying years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a totally free transactions. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually rejoined along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary point is he would like to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the information coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you as well as call you. He named me and also asked about the circumstance." I said yes and now our experts are actually right here and he must deliver a really good period." The sensation is actually that he doesn't pertain to resign or to bear in mind great minds. Our team have opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are actually still considering the option of producing an additional assaulting player prior to the window closes, yet the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola stated. "Can occur one thing in terms of injuries perhaps not. Right now I do not presume therefore.".