.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of yet another year and also Guardiola said the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" Most of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the transactions window everything may occur therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We understand him really effectively the team and also players." We know the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our experts didn't possess any doubts when the probability was open and also our team are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Area on a free transactions. Sources have told ESPN he also received rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he intends to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the notification from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to consult with you and phone you. He named me as well as asked them about the scenario." I noded as well as currently our experts are below and also he has to deliver a really good time." The emotion is actually that he doesn't come to retire or to remember good minds. Our experts have time to carry out that later on. Today it is time to place your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking into the option of bringing in yet another attacking player just before the window shuts, but the time clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is going to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could occur something in relations to traumas ideally certainly not. Now I don't think thus.".