.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester City after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of another year as well as Guardiola stated the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" A lot of the time all the managers claim in the transactions window anything can happen so this is the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We know him quite well the workers and gamers." We understand the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Extreme, very high degree." Our experts really did not possess any type of uncertainties when the option levelled and our team're delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Metropolitan area on a free of cost transactions. Sources have informed ESPN he also received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he would like to go back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the notification coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak with you and also call you. He called me as well as inquired about the scenario." I said yes and also currently we are right here as well as he must deliver an excellent season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't come to retire or to consider excellent moments. We have time to perform that in the future. Now it is opportunity to put your shoes on and also perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd signing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are still checking into the probability of generating yet another attacking gamer before the home window finalizes, however the time clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not know what is actually visiting happen," Guardiola claimed. "Can happen something in terms of personal injuries perhaps certainly not. At this moment I don't think therefore.".