.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "shock" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Area after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Arena with the option of another year and Guardiola stated the chance to restore the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the amount of time all the managers state in the transmission home window just about anything can occur therefore this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unanticipated. We know him quite properly the team and also gamers." We understand the high quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Very high, high level." Our company really did not possess any kind of hesitations when the probability levelled and we're thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Metropolitan area on a complimentary transactions. Resources have said to ESPN he additionally acquired enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant factor is he wishes to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I acquired the information coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and also call you. He named me and inquired about the condition." I said yes and currently our experts are below and he must supply a great time." The feeling is that he does not involve retire or even to remember great memories. Our experts have time to carry out that later on. Right now it is actually time to place your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still looking into the opportunity of introducing yet another striking gamer prior to the home window shuts, yet the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not recognize what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Might take place one thing in relations to injuries hopefully certainly not. At the moment I do not assume so.".