.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the possibility of another year as well as Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" The majority of the moment all the managers say in the transfer home window everything may take place so this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We understand him really properly the personnel and also gamers." We know the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. High, high amount." Our experts failed to possess any type of uncertainties when the option was open and our company are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Metropolitan area on a free of cost move. Sources have actually informed ESPN he likewise got rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he would like to return," Guardiola claimed. "I received the information coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak with you as well as call you. He called me and asked them about the scenario." I noded as well as currently our company are below and also he needs to provide a good time." The feeling is actually that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to remember really good minds. We possess opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Right now it is time to put your shoes on as well as perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still exploring the opportunity of introducing an additional striking gamer before the window closes, yet the time clock is ticking before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is actually going to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Can take place something in relations to injuries with any luck not. Right now I don't presume thus.".