.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "surprise" to acquire the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester City after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of one more year as well as Guardiola claimed the odds to restore the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" The majority of the moment all the managers say in the transfer home window anything can easily happen therefore this is the real proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly effectively the team and also players." We know the premium he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high level." We really did not possess any kind of hesitations when the option levelled and also our company are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transfer. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise got enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant trait is he wishes to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the message from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the condition." I said yes and right now our team are listed here and also he must provide an excellent season." The feeling is that he does not pertain to resign or to remember great moments. Our team have opportunity to perform that down the road. Now it is opportunity to place your shoes on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still exploring the probability of producing another striking player before the window finalizes, yet the clock is beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is heading to take place," Guardiola said. "Can happen something in terms of traumas ideally certainly not. At this moment I do not presume thus.".