.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "shock" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the choice of another year as well as Guardiola stated the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the move window anything can occur so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly well the workers as well as players." We know the premium he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, extreme amount." We didn't have any type of questions when the opportunity levelled and also our company're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Area on a totally free transfer. Sources have actually told ESPN he additionally got enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he desires to return," Guardiola said. "I obtained the notification from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and contact you. He named me and also inquired about the condition." I noded as well as right now our team are actually listed here and also he must supply a great time." The feeling is actually that he does not relate to retire or to bear in mind great moments. Our company possess opportunity to perform that in the future. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on as well as perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still looking at the opportunity of bringing in another striking player prior to the window finalizes, but the time clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is visiting happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Might occur something in relations to personal injuries with any luck certainly not. Now I do not think therefore.".