.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Area after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the choice of yet another year as well as Guardiola stated the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" A lot of the time all the managers say in the transfer home window anything can easily occur therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unforeseen. We understand him really well the staff as well as gamers." We know the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme degree." We really did not possess any doubts when the probability levelled and our company are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Metropolitan area on a cost-free transmission. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally got rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he desires to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the information from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk with you and call you. He called me as well as asked them about the scenario." I noded and also currently our company are actually right here as well as he must deliver a good season." The sensation is actually that he does not pertain to resign or to bear in mind excellent moments. Our experts possess opportunity to carry out that down the road. Now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still checking out the option of producing an additional striking gamer prior to the home window shuts, however the clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is visiting happen," Guardiola said. "Can happen one thing in regards to traumas perhaps not. Today I don't think thus.".