.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Urban area after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the possibility of yet another year and also Guardiola pointed out the possibility to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the moment all the managers point out in the transfer home window everything can occur so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him quite well the personnel as well as players." We know the premium he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high degree." We really did not possess any sort of uncertainties when the opportunity levelled and our company're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to return to City on a totally free transmission. Resources have told ESPN he likewise received passion coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he intends to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and also contact you. He named me and asked them about the circumstance." I noded and also currently our company are actually listed here and he needs to provide a really good time." The feeling is actually that he doesn't relate to retire or even to keep in mind good memories. Our team possess time to carry out that later on. Now it is opportunity to place your footwear on as well as perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still looking at the option of generating an additional assaulting player before the window closes, yet the time clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is heading to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly take place something in regards to accidents perhaps not. Immediately I do not believe therefore.".