.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "surprise" to receive the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester City after spending final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year agreement at the Etihad Coliseum with the choice of another year and Guardiola stated the possibility to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" Most of the moment all the supervisors state in the transmission home window just about anything may take place thus this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unanticipated. We understand him really well the personnel and gamers." We understand the top quality he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. Very high, high degree." We didn't have any doubts when the opportunity was open as well as our team're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Area on a complimentary transfer. Sources have informed ESPN he additionally obtained passion from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he desires to go back," Guardiola said. "I received the information coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to speak with you as well as phone you. He called me and inquired about the scenario." I noded and also currently we are actually right here and also he has to provide an excellent time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't come to retire or even to remember great memories. Our company have time to accomplish that later on. Now it is actually opportunity to put your footwear on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still looking at the probability of bringing in another attacking gamer just before the window finalizes, yet the clock is actually ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't know what is visiting take place," Guardiola stated. "Can take place one thing in relations to injuries hopefully certainly not. Now I don't assume so.".