.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "shock" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Area after spending last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Coliseum along with the choice of another year and also Guardiola mentioned the opportunity to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Most of the amount of time all the managers say in the transfer home window everything can take place so this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unforeseen. We understand him quite properly the staff as well as players." We understand the top quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, very high degree." Our team failed to possess any kind of hesitations when the opportunity levelled and our experts're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually agreed to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona deal to go back to Area on a free of charge transactions. Sources have told ESPN he also got interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually met again with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential factor is he would like to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I acquired the notification from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you as well as contact you. He called me as well as asked about the scenario." I said yes and also now our team are actually right here and also he needs to supply a good time." The sensation is that he does not come to retire or to keep in mind excellent moments. Our team have opportunity to accomplish that later on. Now it is opportunity to put your shoes on and perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are actually still looking into the opportunity of producing one more assaulting gamer just before the window shuts, however the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is actually visiting happen," Guardiola said. "Can take place something in terms of injuries with any luck certainly not. Right now I don't believe therefore.".