.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester City after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena with the possibility of an additional year as well as Guardiola said the odds to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors state in the move home window everything can take place therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We know him quite well the personnel as well as gamers." We know the premium he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." Our team didn't have any uncertainties when the probability levelled as well as our company are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to City on a complimentary transfer. Resources have actually told ESPN he also obtained passion from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he wishes to return," Guardiola said. "I received the information coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you and also call you. He called me and inquired about the condition." I noded and currently we are actually listed below and he needs to supply a good time." The emotion is actually that he doesn't concern retire or even to bear in mind excellent minds. Our company possess opportunity to do that in the future. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still checking out the opportunity of producing another striking player before the home window shuts, however the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola stated. "Can happen one thing in relations to injuries ideally certainly not. Immediately I do not believe so.".