.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of another year as well as Guardiola stated the opportunity to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the move home window anything can occur therefore this is the real proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unexpected. We know him quite well the team and gamers." We understand the high quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high amount." Our company didn't possess any sort of hesitations when the possibility was open as well as our experts're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to City on a free of charge transfer. Resources have said to ESPN he additionally got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary point is he intends to come back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the message from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak with you as well as phone you. He called me and inquired about the scenario." I said yes and right now our company are right here as well as he has to deliver a good season." The sensation is actually that he does not pertain to resign or even to bear in mind good moments. Our team possess opportunity to perform that in the future. Now it is time to put your footwear on as well as perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking into the option of producing another assaulting gamer before the home window shuts, yet the time clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is actually visiting occur," Guardiola said. "Might happen something in relations to personal injuries ideally certainly not. At the moment I do not presume therefore.".