.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "shock" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Area after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the alternative of an additional year and Guardiola stated the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers say in the transmission window anything may take place thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola said to a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him truly properly the staff as well as gamers." We understand the high quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our experts didn't have any uncertainties when the probability levelled as well as our experts are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to write-off the 2 staying years of his Barcelona contract to return to Urban area on a cost-free transmission. Sources have said to ESPN he additionally obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential point is he intends to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you as well as contact you. He called me and also inquired about the situation." I noded and also now our experts are actually right here as well as he needs to deliver a really good season." The sensation is actually that he doesn't concern retire or to bear in mind excellent moments. We have opportunity to do that later on. Right now it is opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking at the option of generating yet another striking gamer before the home window closes, but the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is actually mosting likely to take place," Guardiola claimed. "Could possibly happen something in terms of traumas with any luck certainly not. Immediately I don't believe therefore.".