.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "shock" to obtain the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Urban area after devoting last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year arrangement at the Etihad Stadium with the possibility of an additional year and also Guardiola stated the odds to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" The majority of the moment all the supervisors mention in the transactions home window just about anything can easily take place therefore this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unexpected. We know him truly well the workers and players." We understand the quality he participates in in 2013 at Barcelona. Extreme, high degree." Our company really did not have any sort of doubts when the probability was open as well as we are actually happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has accepted to deduction the two continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to come back to City on a free transactions. Resources have actually informed ESPN he additionally received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, however his desire was actually to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reunited with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important factor is he wants to return," Guardiola mentioned. "I acquired the information from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk with you and also contact you. He named me and also asked about the situation." I noded and now we are here and also he needs to supply a really good season." The feeling is that he does not relate to retire or even to consider really good moments. Our experts possess time to carry out that later on. Today it is actually time to put your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still looking at the probability of introducing one more striking gamer just before the home window shuts, yet the time clock is beating in front of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is actually mosting likely to occur," Guardiola mentioned. "Can happen something in terms of personal injuries perhaps not. At the moment I don't presume thus.".