.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "shock" to receive the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Stadium along with the option of yet another year and Guardiola stated the opportunity to revive the 33-year-old was actually "unexpected."" Most of the time all the supervisors point out in the transfer home window everything can happen therefore this is actually the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We know him quite well the personnel and players." We know the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Extreme, high level." Our company really did not possess any kind of questions when the possibility was open as well as we're pleased he is back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to write-off the two remaining years of his Barcelona contract to return to Urban area on a free of cost move. Sources have informed ESPN he additionally got interest from Saudi Arabia, however his taste was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been rejoined along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The important thing is he wants to return," Guardiola pointed out. "I received the notification coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay would like to consult with you and also call you. He named me and also asked about the scenario." I said yes and right now our team are listed here and also he has to supply an excellent period." The emotion is that he does not relate to retire or even to bear in mind really good minds. Our company possess time to do that later on. Today it is time to put your footwear on as well as do your best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Metropolitan area's second signing of the summertime after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to sources, are actually still checking into the opportunity of introducing an additional assaulting gamer prior to the window shuts, however the clock is beating before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is mosting likely to occur," Guardiola said. "Can take place one thing in terms of personal injuries hopefully not. At this moment I do not assume so.".