.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of one more year and Guardiola claimed the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" Many of the moment all the managers mention in the transmission window just about anything can happen thus this is the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly properly the team and gamers." We understand the quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." Our team failed to have any kind of doubts when the opportunity was open as well as our company're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to City on a free of charge move. Resources have informed ESPN he likewise got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his inclination was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant factor is he wishes to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the notification coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to speak to you and contact you. He named me as well as asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and also right now our team are actually listed here and he has to provide a really good season." The feeling is actually that he doesn't involve retire or even to bear in mind excellent memories. Our experts possess time to perform that down the road. Now it is opportunity to place your footwear on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's second signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still checking out the possibility of bringing in another striking gamer just before the home window finalizes, however the clock is beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Could possibly take place one thing in terms of traumas hopefully certainly not. Today I do not think thus.".