.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the option of one more year and also Guardiola said the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the time all the managers say in the transmission window just about anything may happen therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We understand him truly well the workers as well as gamers." We understand the quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme level." Our experts didn't possess any type of uncertainties when the opportunity was open as well as our team are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a free of cost transactions. Resources have actually told ESPN he also got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential point is he intends to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the notification from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk with you and also call you. He called me and also asked about the condition." I noded as well as now we are actually listed here as well as he needs to deliver a really good period." The emotion is actually that he doesn't involve resign or to bear in mind good memories. Our experts have time to carry out that down the road. Now it is opportunity to place your shoes on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's second signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still checking out the possibility of generating yet another attacking gamer just before the home window shuts, however the clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Could take place one thing in terms of accidents hopefully not. At this moment I do not think therefore.".