.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Arena with the option of an additional year as well as Guardiola said the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" A lot of the moment all the managers mention in the transmission home window just about anything can occur thus this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly effectively the team and gamers." We understand the premium he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our company didn't possess any sort of hesitations when the option was open and also our experts're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to City on a totally free transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he also got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he intends to return," Guardiola stated. "I obtained the notification coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you and also call you. He named me and inquired about the circumstance." I noded as well as currently our team are listed here and he needs to provide an excellent time." The emotion is actually that he does not concern retire or even to remember good moments. Our experts possess time to carry out that later on. Now it is time to place your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still considering the probability of generating another assaulting player before the window shuts, yet the time clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is visiting take place," Guardiola said. "Can take place something in regards to accidents perhaps not. Immediately I don't believe so.".