.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "shock" to acquire the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Coliseum with the possibility of an additional year and also Guardiola stated the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the moment all the supervisors point out in the move window just about anything can occur so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unanticipated. We know him really properly the staff and gamers." We understand the quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." Our team failed to possess any type of doubts when the possibility levelled as well as we're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona deal to come back to City on a totally free transmission. Sources have actually informed ESPN he additionally received passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital trait is he wishes to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message coming from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk with you and phone you. He called me and also asked them about the condition." I said yes as well as right now we are actually here as well as he has to supply a really good time." The sensation is that he does not concern retire or even to bear in mind great minds. We have time to perform that in the future. Today it is time to put your shoes on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still looking into the probability of introducing an additional striking player prior to the window closes, but the time clock is beating in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is heading to occur," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly take place something in regards to personal injuries perhaps not. Today I do not think therefore.".