.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "shock" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of one more year and also Guardiola stated the odds to restore the 33-year-old was "unexpected."" A lot of the amount of time all the managers say in the transfer window everything may happen therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unpredicted. We know him truly properly the workers and players." We know the high quality he plays in 2014 at Barcelona. High, very high level." Our company really did not possess any type of uncertainties when the possibility was open as well as we're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona deal to go back to City on a free transmission. Sources have said to ESPN he also got enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his preference was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The vital point is he wants to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the message from [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you and also phone you. He called me and asked them about the circumstance." I said yes and now our company are listed below and also he needs to supply a good season." The feeling is that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to bear in mind really good minds. We possess time to perform that down the road. Today it is time to put your footwear on and perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is Metropolitan area's second signing of the summertime after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking into the option of introducing an additional striking player before the home window shuts, but the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is mosting likely to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Might happen something in regards to personal injuries hopefully not. Right now I do not assume therefore.".