.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of another year and also Guardiola pointed out the chance to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" A lot of the moment all the supervisors state in the transmission window just about anything may happen therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We know him truly well the staff and players." We know the high quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our experts failed to possess any type of questions when the opportunity was open and we're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a free of cost transmission. Resources have actually said to ESPN he also got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he wishes to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the notification from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk with you and phone you. He called me and asked about the condition." I noded and also now our company are actually here as well as he needs to deliver a good time." The feeling is that he doesn't relate to retire or even to bear in mind really good memories. Our team possess time to perform that down the road. Now it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking into the possibility of introducing one more striking gamer prior to the window closes, but the time clock is beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly take place one thing in terms of personal injuries hopefully not. At the moment I do not presume therefore.".