.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of another year and also Guardiola pointed out the chance to revive the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Most of the moment all the managers say in the transmission window everything may happen therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We understand him really effectively the staff and also gamers." We know the premium he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, extreme degree." Our team failed to have any doubts when the opportunity levelled and also our company're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to City on a cost-free move. Resources have informed ESPN he additionally obtained passion coming from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital factor is he would like to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the information from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk with you as well as contact you. He named me as well as asked them about the situation." I said yes and also currently our company are actually below and also he needs to deliver a great season." The feeling is that he does not come to resign or to keep in mind good moments. We have time to accomplish that down the road. Now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second finalizing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking out the option of introducing an additional assaulting player prior to the home window closes, but the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is visiting take place," Guardiola said. "Could occur one thing in regards to traumas with any luck certainly not. At this moment I don't think therefore.".