.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Urban area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the choice of an additional year as well as Guardiola pointed out the odds to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors say in the transactions window anything can occur thus this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him really properly the personnel and players." We understand the quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our experts really did not have any type of hesitations when the probability levelled and our experts're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Area on a free transactions. Resources have actually said to ESPN he likewise got enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he would like to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I received the message coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you as well as phone you. He named me and asked them about the scenario." I noded as well as now we are actually listed here and he needs to deliver a good season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't come to retire or to consider excellent minds. Our team possess time to carry out that down the road. Today it is time to put your footwear on and perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still checking into the opportunity of bringing in another assaulting gamer prior to the window shuts, but the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola stated. "Can happen one thing in regards to accidents hopefully not. Right now I don't presume therefore.".