.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the possibility of yet another year as well as Guardiola stated the chance to restore the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" A lot of the moment all the supervisors state in the move home window anything can happen so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unforeseen. We understand him really well the personnel and also players." We know the premium he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." Our team really did not possess any kind of questions when the opportunity levelled and our company are actually delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Area on a cost-free transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he likewise acquired interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wishes to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I obtained the information coming from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak to you as well as call you. He called me and asked them about the situation." I noded as well as currently our experts are below and also he must provide an excellent period." The emotion is actually that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to keep in mind good moments. Our team possess time to carry out that down the road. Today it is time to place your footwear on and also do your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's second finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are actually still checking into the possibility of bringing in yet another attacking gamer just before the window shuts, however the clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't recognize what is mosting likely to take place," Guardiola stated. "Can take place something in terms of personal injuries with any luck not. Today I do not assume therefore.".