.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester City after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Arena with the option of one more year and Guardiola claimed the odds to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" A lot of the moment all the managers say in the transmission window just about anything can easily occur so this is the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We understand him truly well the staff and also gamers." We understand the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our company didn't possess any sort of uncertainties when the probability was open as well as we are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transactions. Resources have actually told ESPN he likewise obtained passion from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary factor is he desires to return," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the information from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you as well as phone you. He called me as well as asked about the condition." I said yes and now our company are actually here and he must supply a great period." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to retire or even to keep in mind excellent memories. Our company possess time to carry out that in the future. Right now it is time to put your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still checking out the opportunity of bringing in yet another assaulting gamer just before the home window finalizes, however the time clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is actually visiting happen," Guardiola claimed. "Might occur one thing in regards to traumas ideally certainly not. Immediately I do not presume thus.".