.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "shock" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Arena along with the option of yet another year as well as Guardiola pointed out the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" The majority of the time all the supervisors state in the transfer window just about anything may take place so this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unforeseen. We understand him really well the staff and players." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. High, extreme level." Our team failed to have any kind of uncertainties when the option levelled as well as we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona deal to return to City on a totally free transfer. Sources have told ESPN he also got rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he wants to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I got the notification coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to talk with you and contact you. He named me and inquired about the condition." I noded and also right now our team are here as well as he needs to provide a really good season." The emotion is actually that he doesn't relate to resign or to consider really good moments. Our company possess opportunity to perform that later on. Right now it is opportunity to put your footwear on as well as do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still exploring the possibility of bringing in one more assaulting gamer before the home window shuts, but the time clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is actually heading to happen," Guardiola claimed. "Could possibly occur one thing in terms of accidents with any luck not. Immediately I don't presume therefore.".