.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of yet another year and also Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the transfer home window everything can take place so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We know him quite properly the workers and players." We understand the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." Our experts didn't possess any sort of doubts when the probability was open and also we're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to return to Urban area on a totally free transmission. Resources have informed ESPN he additionally obtained passion from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial factor is he intends to return," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the message coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak to you and call you. He called me and inquired about the condition." I said yes and now we are actually below and he needs to provide a good period." The feeling is actually that he does not come to retire or to remember excellent minds. Our experts possess opportunity to perform that in the future. Right now it is actually time to put your shoes on as well as perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking into the possibility of producing one more assaulting player just before the window finalizes, but the time clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is visiting happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Can happen something in regards to traumas hopefully certainly not. Right now I don't assume therefore.".