.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was a "shock" to get the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has actually gone back to Manchester Urban area after devoting last time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has actually authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the possibility of another year and also Guardiola mentioned the opportunity to recover the 33-year-old was actually "unanticipated."" Many of the moment all the managers say in the move home window everything can easily happen thus this is the actual proof.," Guardiola said to a press conference on Friday." It was actually a shock, unforeseen. We know him really well the personnel and players." We know the high quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, very high level." Our team didn't have any hesitations when the option levelled and also our company're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction the two staying years of his Barcelona arrangement to go back to City on a free transfer. Sources have actually told ESPN he likewise received enthusiasm from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was actually to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The crucial point is he intends to come back," Guardiola stated. "I received the information from [sporting supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay wishes to consult with you as well as call you. He named me and asked them about the situation." I said yes as well as right now we are below as well as he needs to supply a really good time." The emotion is actually that he doesn't come to resign or to bear in mind great minds. Our team have time to perform that down the road. Today it is time to put your footwear on as well as do your ideal." Gu00fcndogan is actually City's second finalizing of the summer months after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to resources, are actually still checking into the possibility of bringing in another striking gamer prior to the home window finalizes, however the time clock is ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 deadline." I don't know what is actually heading to take place," Guardiola mentioned. "Could occur something in relations to personal injuries with any luck certainly not. Right now I do not believe so.".