.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "shock" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of yet another year and Guardiola claimed the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors say in the transmission home window everything can easily take place thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unpredicted. We understand him truly well the workers and also gamers." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, high level." We really did not have any type of uncertainties when the probability was open as well as we're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to go back to City on a complimentary move. Resources have actually said to ESPN he also obtained rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital point is he wants to come back," Guardiola said. "I obtained the notification coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and call you. He named me as well as asked about the condition." I said yes and currently we are actually listed here as well as he must supply a great time." The emotion is that he doesn't relate to retire or to consider really good memories. Our experts possess time to carry out that in the future. Now it is time to place your footwear on as well as do your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still looking at the opportunity of producing yet another attacking gamer just before the home window finalizes, however the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is actually heading to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Might occur one thing in regards to injuries hopefully certainly not. At the moment I don't believe therefore.".