.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to acquire the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the choice of one more year and also Guardiola claimed the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" A lot of the time all the supervisors state in the transmission window anything can easily happen so this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We understand him quite effectively the team and gamers." We understand the quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme degree." Our team failed to have any questions when the possibility was open and also our company're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to City on a totally free transactions. Sources have told ESPN he additionally acquired passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital thing is he wishes to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and also contact you. He named me as well as asked them about the scenario." I said yes and also right now we are actually here and also he must supply a good time." The emotion is that he does not come to resign or even to remember great memories. Our company possess time to do that in the future. Right now it is actually time to place your shoes on and perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking into the probability of introducing one more striking gamer just before the window closes, yet the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is going to occur," Guardiola said. "Can happen something in terms of personal injuries perhaps certainly not. Today I do not believe so.".