.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to obtain the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester City after spending last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the possibility of yet another year as well as Guardiola claimed the chance to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the time all the managers claim in the move home window just about anything can easily take place thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unpredicted. We know him quite properly the workers and players." We know the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. High, very high degree." We really did not have any kind of questions when the option was open as well as we are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to come back to City on a totally free transactions. Sources have actually informed ESPN he likewise got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital factor is he would like to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I obtained the information coming from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak with you and contact you. He called me and asked them about the situation." I said yes as well as right now our experts are here and he must deliver a really good time." The emotion is that he does not concern retire or even to remember great moments. Our team have opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Now it is time to put your shoes on and perform your best." Gu00fcndogan is City's second finalizing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are actually still looking at the opportunity of generating another assaulting gamer just before the home window finalizes, however the time clock is beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Might happen one thing in terms of traumas with any luck not. At the moment I don't presume so.".