.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the alternative of another year and also Guardiola mentioned the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors claim in the transfer home window just about anything can easily take place therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unpredicted. We know him quite properly the personnel and also players." We know the premium he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, very high degree." Our experts didn't have any sort of doubts when the possibility levelled as well as our experts are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Urban area on a free of cost transfer. Resources have actually informed ESPN he likewise got passion from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunited along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial factor is he wants to go back," Guardiola stated. "I got the message coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak with you and also call you. He called me and also inquired about the circumstance." I noded and right now our team are actually here and he must deliver a really good season." The emotion is that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to remember really good moments. Our experts have time to perform that down the road. Right now it is opportunity to put your shoes on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still looking into the probability of generating yet another attacking gamer prior to the window finalizes, yet the time clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Could possibly happen something in terms of injuries perhaps not. Immediately I don't presume thus.".