.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the option of one more year as well as Guardiola claimed the chance to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Many of the time all the supervisors point out in the transfer window everything can easily take place therefore this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We know him truly well the workers as well as players." We know the high quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. High, very high level." Our experts didn't possess any sort of hesitations when the opportunity levelled as well as we are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the 2 staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to City on a totally free transactions. Resources have informed ESPN he additionally obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his inclination was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant factor is he would like to come back," Guardiola said. "I acquired the notification coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you and also call you. He called me and also inquired about the condition." I said yes and also now our experts are listed here and also he must supply a good time." The feeling is actually that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to consider good minds. Our team possess opportunity to perform that later on. Now it is opportunity to place your footwear on as well as do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still looking into the probability of introducing yet another assaulting player prior to the window finalizes, however the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is actually visiting take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Could happen something in terms of traumas ideally not. At this moment I do not think therefore.".