.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester City after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the choice of an additional year and Guardiola stated the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors mention in the transactions window just about anything can easily occur so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We understand him really properly the workers and also players." We understand the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." We didn't possess any uncertainties when the opportunity was open and we are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Metropolitan area on a complimentary transactions. Resources have actually told ESPN he likewise received passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he intends to come back," Guardiola said. "I obtained the information from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk with you and also phone you. He called me and also inquired about the situation." I said yes and also right now our company are below as well as he has to deliver a great period." The sensation is actually that he doesn't concern resign or even to consider good minds. We possess opportunity to accomplish that later on. Today it is time to place your shoes on as well as do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still looking into the opportunity of producing another assaulting player just before the home window finalizes, however the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is visiting happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Might take place something in relations to personal injuries ideally certainly not. Immediately I don't think thus.".