.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "shock" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the option of an additional year and Guardiola stated the odds to restore the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" Most of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transactions home window just about anything may occur so this is the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him really properly the workers as well as gamers." We know the quality he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme level." We didn't possess any sort of hesitations when the possibility was open as well as we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to Metropolitan area on a cost-free move. Sources have said to ESPN he likewise obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he wants to return," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the information from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you and phone you. He named me as well as asked about the situation." I said yes as well as right now we are listed below and he has to supply a great period." The sensation is that he doesn't come to retire or even to keep in mind excellent minds. We possess opportunity to perform that down the road. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still checking out the probability of introducing another attacking gamer prior to the home window closes, yet the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Could happen one thing in relations to personal injuries perhaps not. At this moment I don't believe so.".