.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "shock" to acquire the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of one more year and also Guardiola said the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" Many of the moment all the supervisors say in the move window just about anything may occur thus this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We know him truly effectively the staff as well as gamers." We know the top quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our experts failed to have any hesitations when the opportunity levelled and we're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to go back to City on a cost-free move. Sources have said to ESPN he also obtained rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial trait is he wishes to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk to you as well as contact you. He called me as well as asked them about the scenario." I said yes and now our team are right here as well as he needs to provide a great season." The sensation is that he does not concern retire or to keep in mind great memories. Our experts possess opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Right now it is opportunity to place your shoes on as well as perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still considering the opportunity of generating another striking gamer just before the home window finalizes, yet the clock is actually ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't understand what is actually visiting occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Can occur one thing in relations to traumas ideally certainly not. At the moment I do not believe so.".