.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Urban area after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of one more year and Guardiola claimed the odds to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors state in the transmission window just about anything may take place so this is the real proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unpredicted. We understand him quite effectively the workers and gamers." We understand the quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high amount." Our experts really did not have any sort of doubts when the possibility was open and also our experts're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to City on a totally free move. Resources have actually told ESPN he additionally obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was actually to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he desires to go back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the notification coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you and phone you. He called me and also inquired about the circumstance." I noded and currently our company are right here and also he needs to supply an excellent time." The feeling is actually that he does not pertain to resign or even to consider really good memories. We possess time to do that down the road. Now it is opportunity to place your shoes on as well as do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's second finalizing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are still exploring the probability of generating one more attacking player before the window closes, however the time clock is ticking before the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola stated. "Could happen one thing in relations to personal injuries hopefully certainly not. Right now I do not believe so.".