.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of one more year as well as Guardiola stated the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" A lot of the time all the supervisors point out in the transfer home window everything can occur so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unpredicted. We know him quite effectively the team as well as gamers." We understand the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, high amount." We really did not possess any questions when the probability was open as well as our company're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Metropolitan area on a free transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally acquired enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his choice 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 significant thing is he would like to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk to you as well as contact you. He called me and also inquired about the condition." I said yes as well as now our team are actually here and he has to provide a really good time." The feeling is that he does not involve resign or to consider really good moments. Our company have time to carry out that down the road. Now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's 2nd signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are actually still looking into the opportunity of bringing in an additional attacking player prior to the home window finalizes, however the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Might take place something in regards to traumas perhaps not. At this moment I don't think therefore.".