.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "shock" to acquire the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of an additional year and Guardiola stated the chance to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the transactions window just about anything can easily take place so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him really effectively the personnel and also players." We understand the top quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high level." Our experts failed to possess any kind of uncertainties when the option was open as well as we are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the 2 staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Urban area on a complimentary move. Resources have said to ESPN he also got interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he intends to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you and also contact you. He called me and inquired about the scenario." I noded and currently our team are listed here and he has to supply an excellent season." The feeling is that he doesn't relate to resign or to keep in mind excellent memories. We possess time to accomplish that later on. Today it is time to place your footwear on and do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still considering the opportunity of producing an additional attacking player just before the window shuts, but the time clock is ticking before the Aug. 30 target date." I do not know what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Could take place something in relations to personal injuries ideally not. At the moment I do not presume therefore.".