.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "shock" to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Metropolitan area after spending final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized an one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of yet another year and also Guardiola stated the opportunity to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" The majority of the amount of time all the supervisors state in the move home window everything can easily take place thus this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him truly properly the team as well as gamers." We understand the high quality he plays last year at Barcelona. High, very high level." Our team failed to possess any type of questions when the possibility levelled and our company are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to return to Area on a totally free transfer. Resources have informed ESPN he likewise received interest coming from Saudi Arabia, however his preference was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant thing is he desires to come back," Guardiola said. "I received the information from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and phone you. He named me and also inquired about the situation." I noded and right now our team are actually right here as well as he must deliver a great season." The sensation is actually that he does not relate to resign or to consider great minds. Our experts have time to accomplish that later on. Right now it is time to put your shoes on and do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second signing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are still looking into the option of bringing in another assaulting gamer just before the window shuts, but the clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not recognize what is actually visiting occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly occur something in relations to accidents ideally not. At this moment I do not presume so.".