.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "shock" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester City after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of another year and also Guardiola mentioned the chance to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" A lot of the moment all the managers point out in the transmission window everything may occur so this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him really well the staff and also players." We know the top quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." Our company failed to have any uncertainties when the probability was open and also our experts're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to Metropolitan area on a free of charge move. Resources have informed ESPN he likewise obtained passion coming from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary trait is he wants to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I got the message coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you and also contact you. He called me as well as asked them about the scenario." I said yes and also now our company are actually below and also he needs to deliver a really good time." The emotion is actually that he does not come to resign or to remember great memories. Our company have opportunity to accomplish that in the future. Now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still looking into the probability of bringing in one more assaulting gamer prior to the home window finalizes, yet the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't recognize what is heading to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Might take place something in terms of personal injuries hopefully certainly not. Now I do not assume therefore.".