.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester City after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the choice of another year and also Guardiola claimed the chance to revive the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Most of the time all the supervisors say in the move home window just about anything can easily take place so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We understand him quite well the personnel as well as players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, high amount." Our experts really did not have any sort of questions when the opportunity levelled and also our team're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to go back to City on a free transmission. Resources have actually said to ESPN he likewise got passion from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary factor is he intends to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you and call you. He named me and also inquired about the condition." I said yes and also currently our experts are actually listed below and he needs to provide an excellent season." The sensation is that he doesn't relate to resign or to bear in mind good minds. Our team have opportunity to do that in the future. Now it is time to put your shoes on and also do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are actually still looking into the possibility of generating one more assaulting gamer just before the window finalizes, but the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola stated. "Might take place something in terms of personal injuries with any luck certainly not. Right now I do not assume so.".