.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the possibility of an additional year and Guardiola mentioned the chance to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" The majority of the moment all the managers mention in the transmission home window everything can easily happen therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unpredicted. We understand him really properly the workers and players." We understand the high quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, high amount." Our team really did not have any sort of hesitations when the option levelled as well as our team are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Area on a complimentary transfer. Sources have actually informed ESPN he additionally acquired interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunited along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wants to come back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the notification coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you and also contact you. He named me as well as asked about the situation." I noded and also now our company are actually below as well as he needs to deliver a really good period." The sensation is that he doesn't involve retire or even to bear in mind great memories. Our experts have time to perform that in the future. Now it is time to place your shoes on and also do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's 2nd signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are actually still looking into the possibility of generating another attacking gamer prior to the window finalizes, yet the time clock is ticking before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Can happen one thing in terms of injuries with any luck not. Immediately I don't assume therefore.".