.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "shock" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Arena along with the choice of yet another year as well as Guardiola said the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers mention in the transfer window anything can easily take place so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unexpected. We understand him really well the staff as well as gamers." We know the high quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme amount." Our team failed to have any kind of hesitations when the probability was open as well as we're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to City on a cost-free move. Resources have said to ESPN he likewise obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually rejoined along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial point is he desires to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the notification coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you as well as contact you. He called me as well as asked about the situation." I noded and also currently we are actually listed below as well as he needs to provide a really good period." The feeling is that he doesn't pertain to resign or even to bear in mind really good memories. Our team possess opportunity to carry out that in the future. Today it is time to put your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still exploring the option of producing another assaulting gamer before the window closes, but the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is going to take place," Guardiola stated. "Can occur something in relations to personal injuries ideally certainly not. At the moment I do not think so.".