.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "unpleasant surprise" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the option of an additional year and Guardiola mentioned the chance to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" A lot of the time all the managers state in the transfer home window anything may occur so this is the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We understand him really effectively the personnel and also gamers." We know the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. High, very high amount." We didn't possess any kind of questions when the opportunity levelled and our company are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Urban area on a free of cost transmission. Sources have informed ESPN he likewise received passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he intends to come back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you as well as phone you. He called me and also inquired about the circumstance." I noded and also right now our experts are actually here and also he must supply an excellent season." The sensation is actually that he does not pertain to retire or even to consider excellent memories. Our company have opportunity to perform that down the road. Now it is time to put your shoes on and do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second signing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still considering the opportunity of producing yet another attacking gamer just before the window closes, yet the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is actually going to happen," Guardiola said. "Could occur one thing in terms of personal injuries hopefully certainly not. Now I do not believe thus.".