.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of an additional year and Guardiola mentioned the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Most of the time all the managers mention in the transactions home window everything can occur so this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We know him quite well the personnel and also players." We understand the top quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. High, very high level." Our company really did not have any sort of hesitations when the opportunity levelled as well as our experts are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Metropolitan area on a free move. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally obtained rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he wants 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 phone you. He called me and inquired about the scenario." I noded as well as right now our company are here as well as he needs to provide a really good period." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to resign or to consider excellent memories. Our team possess opportunity to accomplish that in the future. Right now it is time to put your footwear on as well as perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's second signing of the summer season after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are actually still exploring the opportunity of generating yet another assaulting gamer just before the window closes, however the clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could possibly happen one thing in regards to injuries ideally not. Now I don't believe so.".