.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "shock" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Urban area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year deal at the Etihad Stadium with the alternative of an additional year as well as Guardiola mentioned the chance to recover the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" A lot of the amount of time all the managers state in the transactions home window just about anything may happen so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We understand him really properly the personnel as well as players." We know the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." Our experts didn't possess any questions when the option levelled as well as our experts're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Metropolitan area on a cost-free transmission. Sources have said to ESPN he additionally got passion coming from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been rejoined along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary thing is he intends to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the information coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk to you as well as call you. He named me as well as asked them about the situation." I noded as well as now we are listed here as well as he must supply a good period." The sensation is that he does not relate to retire or even to bear in mind good moments. Our team possess time to carry out that later on. Today it is actually opportunity to place your shoes on and also perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still exploring the possibility of generating yet another attacking gamer before the window shuts, but the clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is actually visiting take place," Guardiola said. "Could possibly occur something in relations to traumas ideally certainly not. At this moment I do not believe thus.".