.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of one more year as well as Guardiola claimed the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" Most of the time all the supervisors say in the transactions home window everything can easily happen thus this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him really well the staff and also gamers." We know the high quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our company failed to have any type of questions when the opportunity was open as well as our team're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona deal to return to Area on a free transfer. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally got interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he wishes to return," Guardiola claimed. "I got the notification from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and also contact you. He named me and asked about the circumstance." I noded and currently we are actually listed here as well as he needs to provide a good season." The emotion is actually that he does not involve resign or even to bear in mind good memories. Our team have opportunity to do that in the future. Right now it is time to place your footwear on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still looking into the probability of generating one more assaulting gamer just before the window closes, however the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is heading to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Could happen one thing in terms of injuries with any luck certainly not. Now I don't assume so.".