.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of an additional year as well as Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" Most of the moment all the managers state in the transactions home window anything can take place therefore this is the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We understand him quite effectively the personnel and players." We know the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our experts really did not have any type of doubts when the opportunity was open and also we are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Area on a free transmission. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise acquired enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he wants to return," Guardiola claimed. "I received the message coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and contact you. He named me and asked them about the condition." I noded and also right now we are listed below as well as he must provide a good period." The sensation is that he does not pertain to retire or to bear in mind good memories. Our experts have opportunity to accomplish that later on. Right now it is time to place your shoes on and also do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still checking into the option of producing an additional attacking gamer just before the window finalizes, yet the clock is beating in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly take place one thing in regards to traumas with any luck not. At the moment I don't presume so.".