.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Stadium along with the choice of an additional year and Guardiola stated the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the supervisors state in the move home window just about anything can take place therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We understand him quite effectively the team as well as gamers." We know the high quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. High, very high degree." Our team failed to possess any doubts when the opportunity was open and also our team're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the 2 staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Urban area on a free of cost transactions. Sources have actually told ESPN he likewise acquired interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he intends to come back," Guardiola said. "I acquired the information coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to speak to you as well as phone you. He called me as well as inquired about the circumstance." I said yes as well as right now our team are here and also he must deliver an excellent time." The feeling is that he does not concern resign or to remember excellent memories. Our team possess opportunity to do that in the future. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still looking at the option of introducing another attacking gamer prior to the home window finalizes, yet the clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is heading to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Can take place one thing in regards to injuries ideally not. Today I don't think so.".