.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester City after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Arena with the possibility of yet another year and Guardiola stated the opportunity to bring back the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors claim in the transmission window everything can easily happen therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly effectively the staff and players." We know the quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, high amount." Our experts failed to possess any kind of uncertainties when the possibility levelled as well as our experts are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a cost-free move. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally received interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he wishes to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the notification coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk to you as well as phone you. He named me as well as asked them about the scenario." I noded and also currently our experts are actually right here and he must provide an excellent time." The emotion is that he does not concern resign or to consider good minds. Our experts possess opportunity to perform that down the road. Now it is actually opportunity to place your footwear on as well as do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still checking into the opportunity of introducing another attacking player prior to the window finalizes, but the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola said. "Could possibly happen something in regards to accidents hopefully not. Immediately I don't think so.".