.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized an one-year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of one more year as well as Guardiola claimed the odds to restore the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Many of the moment all the supervisors claim in the move home window everything can occur thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unanticipated. We understand him really effectively the workers as well as gamers." We understand the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high amount." Our team didn't possess any type of uncertainties when the opportunity was open and we are actually thrilled he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to return to Metropolitan area on a cost-free move. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally got passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant thing is he desires to return," Guardiola claimed. "I acquired the notification coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to speak with you and also call you. He called me as well as asked about the situation." I said yes as well as currently our team are actually below as well as he must provide a really good season." The emotion is that he doesn't come to resign or even to bear in mind excellent minds. We possess opportunity to perform that down the road. Right now it is opportunity to place your shoes on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is City's second signing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are actually still considering the opportunity of introducing yet another striking gamer just before the window shuts, however the time clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't recognize what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Can happen one thing in terms of personal injuries with any luck not. Now I don't believe so.".