.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Arena with the choice of yet another year as well as Guardiola mentioned the odds to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Most of the moment all the managers mention in the move home window anything can take place so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We know him really effectively the personnel and also players." We understand the top quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, high degree." Our company really did not possess any kind of questions when the possibility levelled and also our team are actually thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Urban area on a complimentary transmission. Resources have actually informed ESPN he also acquired rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important trait is he wants to return," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the information from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk to you and also call you. He named me as well as asked them about the situation." I said yes and also currently our company are actually here and he must provide a great time." The feeling is that he does not come to resign or even to remember really good moments. Our experts have opportunity to do that in the future. Now it is actually time to place your shoes on and also do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still looking into the possibility of bringing in yet another assaulting gamer just before the home window closes, but the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is visiting take place," Guardiola pointed out. "Might occur something in terms of personal injuries hopefully not. Immediately I don't presume thus.".