.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "shock" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester City after investing last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Stadium along with the choice of an additional year and Guardiola claimed the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors claim in the move window everything can happen so this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unpredicted. We know him truly well the workers and also players." We understand the premium he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, very high amount." Our team really did not possess any type of hesitations when the possibility was open and we're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to deduction the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to Area on a complimentary transfer. Sources have actually said to ESPN he also acquired passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reunified with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential thing is he would like to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the message coming from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you as well as contact you. He called me as well as asked them about the condition." I noded and also now our team are right here and also he has to provide an excellent season." The sensation is actually that he does not concern retire or to remember excellent minds. We possess time to carry out that in the future. Now it is actually time to place your footwear on and do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Area's 2nd signing of the summer season after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to sources, are actually still looking into the opportunity of introducing one more striking player before the home window closes, yet the time clock is actually beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not understand what is visiting take place," Guardiola claimed. "Could occur something in terms of personal injuries hopefully certainly not. Today I do not believe therefore.".