.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has confessed was a "surprise" to get the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year arrangement at the Etihad Coliseum along with the choice of an additional year and Guardiola pointed out the possibility to restore the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" Most of the time all the supervisors mention in the transfer window just about anything may occur therefore this is the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We understand him really well the staff and players." We understand the quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." We failed to have any type of hesitations when the probability was open as well as our team are actually pleased he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona contract to return to Urban area on a cost-free transfer. Sources have actually informed ESPN he additionally got interest from Saudi Arabia, but his taste was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been met again with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The significant point is he desires to return," Guardiola stated. "I acquired the information coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to consult with you as well as phone you. He called me and also inquired about the scenario." I noded and currently our company are actually listed below and also he must provide a really good period." The emotion is actually that he doesn't involve retire or even to keep in mind great minds. Our team possess opportunity to do that down the road. Right now it is actually time to put your footwear on as well as perform your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is City's 2nd signing of the summer season after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are actually still considering the option of introducing one more assaulting gamer just before the home window finalizes, however the clock is ticking ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline." I do not know what is actually mosting likely to happen," Guardiola mentioned. "Could occur something in regards to personal injuries perhaps certainly not. Right now I do not believe so.".