.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Urban area after investing final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the possibility of yet another year as well as Guardiola mentioned the possibility to bring back the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the moment all the supervisors state in the transfer home window just about anything can happen thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We know him truly effectively the staff and gamers." We know the quality he plays last year at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme amount." Our team really did not possess any kind of doubts when the option was open and also we're thrilled he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona contract to come back to Urban area on a totally free move. Sources have actually said to ESPN he likewise obtained interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his choice was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important point is he would like to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the information coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak to you and also contact you. He named me as well as asked about the situation." I said yes and also currently our team are listed here as well as he has to provide an excellent season." The emotion is that he doesn't pertain to resign or even to remember great minds. Our company have time to do that in the future. Today it is time to put your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still looking into the possibility of producing another attacking gamer just before the home window shuts, however the clock is actually beating ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is going to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Can take place something in regards to personal injuries perhaps not. At this moment I do not believe thus.".