.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "shock" to get the possibility to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Area after devoting final period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Arena with the possibility of yet another year and also Guardiola said the odds to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" A lot of the amount of time all the supervisors point out in the transfer window everything may take place thus this is actually the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unanticipated. We know him quite well the staff and also players." We understand the top quality he participates in last year at Barcelona. Extreme, extreme degree." We really did not possess any type of uncertainties when the possibility was open as well as our experts are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona arrangement to come back to Metropolitan area on a free transmission. Sources have said to ESPN he likewise obtained enthusiasm coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his desire was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary point is he intends to come back," Guardiola stated. "I obtained the information from [showing off supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you as well as call you. He named me and also asked about the circumstance." I said yes and now our experts are here and he needs to provide a great time." The sensation is actually that he doesn't concern resign or even to consider good minds. Our company possess opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Today it is opportunity to place your shoes on and also perform your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer months after the landing of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are still looking into the possibility of producing an additional striking player just before the window finalizes, however the clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not understand what is actually going to happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could take place something in regards to traumas ideally certainly not. At the moment I do not assume thus.".