.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of another year and also Guardiola claimed the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers point out in the transactions home window everything can occur so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unanticipated. We understand him really effectively the team as well as players." We know the top quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our experts didn't possess any kind of hesitations when the possibility levelled and also our experts're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Metropolitan area on a cost-free transactions. Sources have actually said to ESPN he likewise received passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he desires to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you as well as contact you. He named me and also asked them about the scenario." I noded and also currently we are actually listed here and he needs to supply a great period." The emotion is actually that he doesn't come to resign or to keep in mind really good moments. Our experts have time to carry out that in the future. Now it is opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still exploring the option of producing an additional attacking gamer prior to the window shuts, yet the time clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is going to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly take place one thing in terms of injuries hopefully certainly not. Today I don't assume so.".