.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of one more year as well as Guardiola stated the odds to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" The majority of the time all the supervisors claim in the transactions window anything can happen thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him quite well the team as well as players." We know the top quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." Our experts failed to have any sort of hesitations when the opportunity levelled and our team are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a free of charge transactions. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he intends to return," Guardiola claimed. "I received the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak to you as well as phone you. He called me and also inquired about the condition." I said yes and also now our team are actually right here as well as he needs to provide a really good season." The sensation is that he does not come to resign or even to consider really good memories. Our company have time to carry out that later on. Right now it is opportunity to place your footwear on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still exploring the possibility of introducing yet another striking player prior to the home window closes, however the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Could occur one thing in terms of injuries with any luck certainly not. Today I do not assume thus.".