.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester City after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of another year and Guardiola pointed out the chance to restore the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" A lot of the time all the supervisors say in the transfer window anything may happen so this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We understand him truly properly the staff and players." We know the quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our team failed to possess any kind of hesitations when the probability was open and also we're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off both staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to City on a cost-free transmission. Sources have told ESPN he also obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunited along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial point is he wants to come back," Guardiola said. "I obtained the notification from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and phone you. He named me and also inquired about the condition." I noded and currently our team are actually here as well as he has to supply a great season." The feeling is that he does not come to resign or to bear in mind really good memories. Our company possess time to accomplish that down the road. Now it is time to put your shoes on as well as do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still looking at the probability of generating an additional attacking player before the window finalizes, yet the time clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Can take place something in regards to injuries hopefully certainly not. Right now I don't presume thus.".