.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Area after spending last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of an additional year as well as Guardiola stated the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" A lot of the moment all the managers mention in the transactions home window everything may happen so this is the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We understand him really properly the team and also gamers." We know the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our experts didn't possess any type of doubts when the option levelled as well as we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a free of charge transfer. Sources have actually informed ESPN he likewise obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he intends to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the message coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you as well as phone you. He called me as well as asked about the situation." I noded as well as currently our team are below and he needs to supply an excellent time." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to retire or to remember really good memories. Our experts have time to perform that down the road. Right now it is opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still checking out the probability of producing yet another attacking player before the window finalizes, but the clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't understand what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could happen one thing in regards to traumas hopefully certainly not. Immediately I don't presume so.".