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Ilkay G\u00fcndogan's Man Area yield was actually a 'unpleasant surprise' - Pep Guardiola

.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "surprise" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Area after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of another year and Guardiola stated the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Many of the moment all the managers state in the transfer home window anything can easily take place therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We understand him quite well the personnel and also players." We know the quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our experts failed to have any sort of questions when the probability was open and our company're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to City on a complimentary transactions. Resources have said to ESPN he likewise received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his inclination was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wants to come back," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the notification coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and also contact you. He called me and asked about the scenario." I noded as well as right now our experts are right here and also he needs to provide an excellent season." The sensation is actually that he doesn't come to retire or to remember excellent minds. Our experts possess opportunity to accomplish that in the future. Today it is time to place your footwear on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still considering the opportunity of bringing in yet another striking player before the home window finalizes, but the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is actually going to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Might occur something in terms of personal injuries ideally not. At this moment I do not presume so.".