.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of yet another year and Guardiola claimed the odds to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Most of the amount of time all the managers claim in the transactions window everything can take place therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unpredicted. We know him really well the team and gamers." We know the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our company really did not have any questions when the possibility was open and also our company're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Urban area on a complimentary transfer. Resources have said to ESPN he likewise acquired enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary factor is he wants to return," Guardiola said. "I got the notification from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you as well as contact you. He named me as well as inquired about the circumstance." I noded as well as now our experts are actually listed below as well as he needs to provide a great time." The sensation is that he does not involve retire or even to bear in mind good moments. Our experts have opportunity to perform that in the future. Now it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still considering the possibility of bringing in another assaulting player before the home window shuts, but the time clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't understand what is visiting happen," Guardiola stated. "Could take place one thing in terms of personal injuries ideally not. Today I don't presume therefore.".