.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "shock" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Arena along with the possibility of one more year and Guardiola stated the chance to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" A lot of the amount of time all the managers mention in the transmission home window anything can take place so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We understand him quite properly the workers and players." We understand the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." We failed to possess any uncertainties when the opportunity levelled and our experts are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to return to Area on a free of cost transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he also got rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been actually reunited with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant thing is he intends to come back," Guardiola pointed out. "I received the notification from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to talk to you and also call you. He called me and asked about the condition." I said yes and also now our team are actually here and also he needs to provide an excellent time." The sensation is actually that he does not concern retire or even to bear in mind really good moments. Our company possess opportunity to perform that in the future. Now it is actually opportunity to place your shoes on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second signing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still considering the possibility of producing an additional assaulting player before the window shuts, but the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is visiting occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Can occur one thing in terms of accidents hopefully certainly not. Now I don't believe so.".