.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of an additional year and also Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" The majority of the time all the managers claim in the move home window just about anything can easily take place therefore this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him really effectively the staff and players." We understand the premium he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. High, extreme amount." Our company failed to possess any sort of uncertainties when the possibility levelled and our company are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a complimentary transactions. Resources have actually said to ESPN he additionally obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial thing is he desires to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the information from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk to you and contact you. He named me and also inquired about the condition." I noded and right now our experts are right here as well as he has to provide a really good period." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to retire or to bear in mind great memories. Our company have opportunity to perform that in the future. Today it is actually time to put your shoes on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still checking into the opportunity of introducing one more attacking gamer just before the home window closes, but the time clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola said. "Might take place something in regards to personal injuries perhaps not. Today I do not presume thus.".