.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "shock" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester City after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of an additional year and also Guardiola mentioned the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" A lot of the time all the supervisors state in the move home window anything can occur therefore this is the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unanticipated. We know him really properly the personnel and players." We understand the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Very high, high amount." We didn't possess any questions when the possibility levelled as well as we're pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the 2 staying years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to City on a free of charge transactions. Sources have told ESPN he also obtained enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he intends to go back," Guardiola said. "I received the message coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and also phone you. He named me and also inquired about the situation." I noded as well as right now our company are right here and also he must deliver an excellent time." The feeling is that he does not pertain to retire or even to remember great minds. Our team possess opportunity to do that in the future. Now it is time to place your footwear on and also do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking out the probability of bringing in yet another assaulting player prior to the home window closes, but the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not recognize what is visiting take place," Guardiola said. "Can take place something in terms of accidents perhaps not. Immediately I don't believe thus.".