.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was actually a "shock" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester City after investing final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year agreement at the Etihad Stadium with the alternative of another year and Guardiola pointed out the possibility to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the amount of time all the managers point out in the transfer window just about anything can easily occur therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him quite well the workers and also players." We understand the top quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme level." We didn't have any questions when the opportunity was open and we are actually pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to City on a free of charge move. Resources have actually told ESPN he also received rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he wants to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I got the notification from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to talk to you and phone you. He called me and asked about the condition." I said yes and right now our company are actually listed here and also he needs to provide a great period." The feeling is that he doesn't involve resign or even to keep in mind excellent moments. Our company possess time to accomplish that down the road. Now it is time to place your shoes on and perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's 2nd finalizing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are still checking into the opportunity of introducing one more attacking player before the home window finalizes, however the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is actually going to occur," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly occur something in relations to injuries with any luck certainly not. Immediately I do not think so.".