.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "surprise" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after spending last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of one more year as well as Guardiola claimed the odds to revive the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the time all the supervisors claim in the move window everything may happen therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We know him really effectively the personnel as well as players." We understand the top quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our team failed to possess any kind of uncertainties when the probability levelled and also our company're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Metropolitan area on a totally free transmission. Resources have actually informed ESPN he likewise obtained passion from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wishes to come back," Guardiola said. "I got the information coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you as well as call you. He called me and also asked about the scenario." I noded and also right now we are actually listed below and he has to provide a good time." The feeling is that he does not pertain to retire or even to bear in mind great minds. We possess opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Right now it is actually time to place your footwear on as well as perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still exploring the probability of producing one more striking player just before the window shuts, but the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is heading to occur," Guardiola claimed. "Might take place something in regards to accidents perhaps certainly not. At the moment I don't presume thus.".