.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "shock" to acquire the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the alternative of yet another year and Guardiola said the opportunity to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unpredicted."" The majority of the time all the supervisors state in the move window everything may take place thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was actually an unpleasant surprise, unpredicted. We understand him really properly the workers and also players." We know the top quality he participates in in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our experts really did not have any type of uncertainties when the opportunity was open and also our company're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has consented to write-off both remaining years of his Barcelona contract to return to Metropolitan area on a free of charge transactions. Resources have said to ESPN he likewise obtained rate of interest from Saudi Arabia, yet his inclination was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he wants to go back," Guardiola claimed. "I got the notification from [showing off director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to consult with you and call you. He called me and also asked them about the scenario." I said yes and also now our company are listed below and he needs to deliver an excellent period." The sensation is that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to remember excellent minds. Our company possess time to perform that down the road. Now it is actually time to put your shoes on and also do your best." Gu00fcndogan is Urban area's 2nd finalizing of the summer after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, according to resources, are actually still considering the probability of introducing another striking player prior to the window closes, yet the time clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola claimed. "Can occur one thing in relations to personal injuries with any luck not. Now I do not think so.".