.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually confessed was actually a "shock" to obtain the chance to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Urban area after investing last period at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually signed a 1 year deal at the Etihad Coliseum with the choice of an additional year and also Guardiola stated the odds to bring back the 33-year-old was actually "unpredicted."" A lot of the time all the supervisors claim in the move window anything can easily occur therefore this is the genuine proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was actually a surprise, unpredicted. We know him really properly the workers and also players." We understand the premium he participates in in 2014 at Barcelona. Extreme, high amount." Our company really did not have any uncertainties when the option was open and also our team are actually delighted he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted write-off the 2 remaining years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Urban area on a free move. Sources have actually informed ESPN he likewise obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, however his inclination was to return to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary point is he would like to go back," Guardiola pointed out. "I acquired the message coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to speak to you and call you. He named me as well as inquired about the scenario." I noded and also now our company are listed below and he needs to supply a really good period." The feeling is actually that he doesn't involve resign or to bear in mind great minds. Our company possess time to perform that later on. Now it is time to put your shoes on and also perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Urban area's 2nd signing of the summer months after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to sources, are still looking into the possibility of introducing another striking gamer before the home window finalizes, yet the clock is beating in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I don't understand what is visiting happen," Guardiola stated. "Could possibly occur one thing in relations to traumas with any luck not. Right now I don't assume so.".