.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the possibility of an additional year and also Guardiola pointed out the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Many of the moment all the managers say in the move window just about anything may take place thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unexpected. We understand him really well the personnel and also gamers." We understand the premium he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, extreme level." Our team failed to have any uncertainties when the probability was open and our team're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Area on a cost-free transmission. Resources have told ESPN he also got rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he would like to go back," Guardiola stated. "I got the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and call you. He called me and also inquired about the condition." I said yes and also currently we are actually below and also he must provide a great period." The emotion is that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to consider excellent moments. Our experts have opportunity to do that down the road. Right now it is time to place your footwear on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still considering the possibility of introducing another assaulting player just before the home window closes, yet the clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola claimed. "Might occur one thing in regards to personal injuries perhaps certainly not. At this moment I do not assume thus.".