.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the alternative of yet another year as well as Guardiola stated the opportunity to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the managers point out in the transactions window anything can occur thus this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We know him quite well the staff and gamers." We understand the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high amount." Our team failed to have any kind of doubts when the opportunity levelled and also our experts're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Metropolitan area on a cost-free transmission. Resources have informed ESPN he also got interest from Saudi Arabia, but his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he wishes to return," Guardiola said. "I acquired the notification from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak with you and also phone you. He named me as well as asked about the scenario." I noded as well as right now our experts are actually below as well as he has to deliver a really good season." The emotion is that he does not pertain to resign or even to bear in mind great minds. We possess opportunity to carry out that later on. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still checking out the probability of bringing in an additional attacking player just before the home window finalizes, yet the clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is actually visiting take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Might take place something in relations to personal injuries hopefully not. At the moment I don't assume thus.".