.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the alternative of one more year and Guardiola pointed out the chance to recover the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers say in the move window anything can take place thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unpredicted. We understand him quite effectively the staff and gamers." We know the premium he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high amount." Our team failed to possess any sort of doubts when the opportunity was open as well as our experts're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a free of cost transmission. Sources have told ESPN he additionally acquired enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he intends to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the message from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you as well as call you. He called me and also asked them about the scenario." I said yes and also currently our company are right here and he must provide a really good period." The sensation is that he does not come to resign or even to bear in mind good moments. Our team possess time to perform that in the future. Today it is actually time to place your shoes on and do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still checking into the option of producing another striking player prior to the window shuts, however the clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Might occur something in regards to accidents ideally not. At this moment I do not presume thus.".