.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to receive the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the possibility of yet another year as well as Guardiola mentioned the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Many of the amount of time all the supervisors mention in the transmission home window anything can take place so this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unexpected. We know him truly properly the team and also players." We know the top quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." We really did not possess any kind of hesitations when the probability levelled as well as our company are actually thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to return to Metropolitan area on a totally free move. Resources have told ESPN he likewise got rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he intends to come back," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the message from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and call you. He called me and also asked them about the situation." I noded and also now our company are here as well as he has to supply a great season." The feeling is that he does not concern resign or to consider good minds. Our team possess time to accomplish that in the future. Right now it is actually opportunity to put your shoes on as well as perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still considering the option of producing an additional assaulting player before the home window closes, however the time clock is ticking before the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is heading to take place," Guardiola claimed. "Might happen something in relations to traumas ideally not. At this moment I do not presume therefore.".