.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "surprise" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the alternative of yet another year and also Guardiola claimed the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" The majority of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transmission home window just about anything may take place so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unexpected. We know him quite effectively the team and also gamers." We know the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, extreme degree." Our company failed to possess any type of hesitations when the option levelled and also our experts're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to return to City on a totally free transmission. Sources have said to ESPN he also obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he wishes to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the information coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you as well as phone you. He named me as well as asked about the circumstance." I said yes as well as currently our team are actually right here as well as he has to supply a good period." The feeling is that he doesn't relate to retire or even to keep in mind excellent minds. Our experts possess time to perform that down the road. Today it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on and also do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still checking out the opportunity of introducing another striking gamer just before the home window closes, however the time clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola stated. "Could take place one thing in terms of accidents with any luck certainly not. At this moment I don't believe so.".