.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "surprise" to acquire the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester City after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the option of an additional year and Guardiola claimed the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers claim in the transmission home window everything may occur therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly properly the staff and players." We know the quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, high level." Our team didn't have any type of questions when the opportunity was open and our company're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off both staying years of his Barcelona contract to come back to City on a cost-free transfer. Resources have actually informed ESPN he also got passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he wishes to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the notification from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and also contact you. He called me and also asked about the condition." I said yes and currently our company are actually right here and also he must deliver an excellent time." The feeling is actually that he does not come to retire or even to keep in mind great memories. We possess opportunity to carry out that down the road. Today it is opportunity to place your shoes on as well as do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd signing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still checking into the possibility of generating an additional striking gamer prior to the window shuts, but the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is going to take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Can occur something in relations to traumas ideally not. Now I don't believe thus.".