.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was a "surprise" to receive the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually returned to Manchester Metropolitan area after investing final season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena with the option of an additional year and Guardiola said the opportunity to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" Most of the amount of time all the managers point out in the transfer window just about anything may take place so this is actually the genuine proof.," Guardiola told a news conference on Friday." It was a shock, unexpected. We understand him truly well the personnel as well as gamers." We understand the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. High, very high degree." Our experts really did not have any kind of hesitations when the probability levelled as well as we're happy he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off the 2 continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to return to City on a free of cost move. Resources have told ESPN he likewise obtained passion coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his choice was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been reconciled with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential point is he desires to come back," Guardiola stated. "I got the message coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wants to talk with you and also call you. He named me and inquired about the circumstance." I noded and also now we are actually listed here as well as he must provide a great season." The emotion is that he doesn't pertain to retire or even to keep in mind good memories. Our team have opportunity to perform that in the future. Now it is opportunity to place your footwear on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second finalizing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still considering the opportunity of producing an additional assaulting gamer before the home window closes, yet the time clock is actually ticking before the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is visiting take place," Guardiola stated. "Can happen something in regards to personal injuries hopefully not. Immediately I do not presume thus.".