.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "shock" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of yet another year and Guardiola mentioned the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" A lot of the time all the supervisors point out in the transactions window just about anything can easily occur therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unexpected. We understand him really properly the team as well as players." We know the quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." Our experts didn't possess any sort of doubts when the probability was open and also we are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Area on a totally free transmission. Resources have actually said to ESPN he additionally got interest from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he intends to come back," Guardiola stated. "I obtained the notification coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you as well as phone you. He named me and also asked them about the condition." I said yes as well as right now our company are listed below and he has to provide an excellent time." The emotion is that he doesn't relate to retire or even to keep in mind really good minds. Our company possess time to accomplish that later on. Now it is actually time to place your footwear on as well as do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are actually still considering the probability of producing one more assaulting gamer just before the home window finalizes, yet the clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola said. "Could possibly occur something in regards to traumas with any luck certainly not. At the moment I do not think so.".