.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the choice of another year as well as Guardiola claimed the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" The majority of the amount of time all the supervisors mention in the move home window just about anything can take place therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We understand him truly properly the personnel and also players." We understand the top quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme degree." Our company really did not possess any kind of uncertainties when the opportunity levelled as well as our team're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Metropolitan area on a free of cost transactions. Sources have told ESPN he likewise got passion coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital trait is he intends to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the information from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you as well as phone you. He called me and also inquired about the situation." I said yes as well as now our company are actually listed below as well as he needs to deliver a good season." The sensation is actually that he doesn't involve resign or even to keep in mind good moments. Our team possess time to perform that later on. Right now it is opportunity to place your footwear on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd signing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still exploring the option of introducing an additional assaulting gamer prior to the home window finalizes, however the time clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is visiting happen," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly happen one thing in regards to accidents perhaps certainly not. Now I don't believe so.".