.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Arena along with the option of one more year and also Guardiola stated the odds to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors mention in the transmission window just about anything may happen therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We know him quite well the staff and players." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. High, high amount." Our company really did not possess any kind of uncertainties when the probability levelled and also our company are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Urban area on a totally free transfer. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he wishes to return," Guardiola claimed. "I got the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you as well as phone you. He named me and also inquired about the circumstance." I noded as well as right now our company are actually right here as well as he needs to supply a really good period." The emotion is that he does not involve resign or to remember really good moments. Our experts have opportunity to accomplish that in the future. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still looking at the option of introducing one more attacking gamer prior to the home window shuts, however the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola stated. "Could happen something in regards to traumas ideally certainly not. Right now I do not presume therefore.".