.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year deal at the Etihad Arena with the option of another year and Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Many of the time all the supervisors point out in the move window everything may happen therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unexpected. We understand him quite properly the staff and also gamers." We know the premium he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. High, very high degree." Our company really did not have any type of doubts when the option levelled and our experts are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Metropolitan area on a complimentary move. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally got rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been met again with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential point is he wishes to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the message from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you as well as call you. He named me as well as inquired about the condition." I noded and now we are here and he must provide a good time." The feeling is actually that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to bear in mind good moments. Our company possess time to accomplish that down the road. Right now it is opportunity to place your footwear on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are still looking at the option of bringing in an additional attacking player before the window shuts, yet the time clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola said. "Could possibly take place something in regards to accidents with any luck not. At the moment I don't presume so.".