.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of another year as well as Guardiola said the opportunity to bring back the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" Many of the time all the managers point out in the transmission home window just about anything may occur so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unforeseen. We know him truly properly the team and gamers." We understand the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. High, high level." Our experts really did not have any type of questions when the opportunity levelled and we're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to City on a complimentary transmission. Resources have told ESPN he likewise received rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant trait is he wants to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the message coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk with you as well as phone you. He named me and also inquired about the situation." I said yes as well as now our experts are here and he has to deliver a great season." The feeling is that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to consider really good moments. Our experts have opportunity to perform that down the road. Today it is opportunity to place your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still exploring the possibility of producing an additional attacking gamer before the home window shuts, yet the time clock is beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is actually going to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Can occur one thing in terms of traumas perhaps certainly not. At this moment I don't presume thus.".