.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the option of an additional year and also Guardiola stated the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the moment all the managers point out in the transmission home window anything can easily take place thus this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We know him really properly the team and also gamers." We know the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. High, high level." Our team didn't possess any hesitations when the possibility was open as well as our team're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction both staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a free of charge transfer. Resources have actually informed ESPN he likewise got enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant trait is he wants to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I got the message from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you and contact you. He named me and asked them about the situation." I said yes as well as now we are right here as well as he must deliver a great period." The emotion is that he doesn't concern resign or even to remember great moments. Our team possess time to carry out that in the future. Right now it is actually time to place your shoes on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still considering the probability of producing another attacking gamer before the window closes, however the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is heading to take place," Guardiola claimed. "Could possibly occur one thing in regards to injuries perhaps certainly not. Now I do not assume thus.".