.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of yet another year and Guardiola mentioned the chance to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Many of the time all the supervisors point out in the transactions home window everything can easily take place thus this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly properly the personnel and also players." We know the premium he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high amount." Our experts failed to have any hesitations when the opportunity was open and our experts are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to return to Urban area on a free move. Sources have told ESPN he additionally acquired rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wishes to go back," Guardiola said. "I received the information coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and also contact you. He called me as well as asked them about the circumstance." I said yes as well as currently our company are right here and he must supply a really good time." The sensation is that he does not relate to retire or even to keep in mind really good minds. Our team possess time to do that down the road. Now it is opportunity to put your footwear on and do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still looking at the probability of producing yet another assaulting gamer before the home window shuts, however the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola said. "Could happen one thing in regards to traumas perhaps certainly not. At the moment I don't presume so.".