.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Urban area after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the alternative of another year and Guardiola mentioned the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transfer home window anything can take place thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We understand him really properly the staff as well as players." We know the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." We didn't have any sort of questions when the opportunity was open as well as our team're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Urban area on a free of cost transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally received enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he wants to go back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the notification from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you and also contact you. He called me and also asked about the scenario." I noded and right now we are actually listed below and he has to supply a good season." The emotion is that he does not come to resign or to consider really good moments. Our experts have opportunity to perform that in the future. Today it is actually time to put your shoes on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd signing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still looking into the option of bringing in yet another striking player just before the home window closes, yet the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola said. "Could take place one thing in terms of personal injuries ideally not. At this moment I do not assume so.".