.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "shock" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of one more year and Guardiola pointed out the chance to revive the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" A lot of the moment all the managers mention in the transactions home window everything can easily take place thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him truly effectively the personnel and gamers." We know the top quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high degree." Our team really did not possess any uncertainties when the possibility levelled and we are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Metropolitan area on a totally free transmission. Sources have said to ESPN he also obtained passion coming from Saudi Arabia, but his desire was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunited along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant factor is he desires to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the message coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to speak to you and also phone you. He called me as well as asked them about the condition." I said yes and right now our company are listed below and he must supply a great period." The emotion is that he does not come to resign or even to remember excellent minds. Our company have time to carry out that later on. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are actually still exploring the option of bringing in an additional attacking player just before the home window closes, however the time clock is actually beating before the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is actually going to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Might happen one thing in relations to accidents ideally not. Right now I do not presume so.".