.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the alternative of one more year and also Guardiola mentioned the chance to restore the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" Many of the time all the managers claim in the transmission window just about anything may take place so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him really effectively the personnel as well as players." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our company failed to have any sort of questions when the possibility was open and also our company're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both staying years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transfer. Sources have actually informed ESPN he also obtained passion coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he intends to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the notification coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk with you and contact you. He called me as well as asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and now we are here and also he needs to provide an excellent season." The feeling is that he doesn't come to retire or even to keep in mind good moments. We have opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Today it is actually opportunity to place your shoes on as well as do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still exploring the opportunity of introducing another striking player just before the home window finalizes, but the clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is visiting occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly occur something in regards to accidents hopefully not. Immediately I do not presume thus.".