.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was actually a "shock" to obtain the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has come back to Manchester Area after investing last season at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has authorized a 1 year contract at the Etihad Arena along with the alternative of another year and Guardiola pointed out the possibility to rejuvenate the 33-year-old was "unanticipated."" The majority of the amount of time all the managers say in the transfer window just about anything may take place thus this is the true proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was a surprise, unanticipated. We know him really properly the workers as well as players." We understand the quality he plays in 2015 at Barcelona. Very high, extreme degree." Our company didn't possess any kind of doubts when the opportunity was open and we're happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually accepted to deduction the two remaining years of his Barcelona deal to come back to Metropolitan area on a free move. Resources have told ESPN he likewise received rate of interest coming from Saudi Arabia, yet his taste was to come back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reconciled along with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential point is he intends to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I received the information coming from [featuring director] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay desires to speak to you as well as contact you. He called me as well as asked about the scenario." I noded as well as right now our experts are actually listed here and he must provide a great period." The feeling is actually that he doesn't pertain to resign or to remember great moments. Our company possess time to do that later on. Right now it is opportunity to put your shoes on as well as do your greatest." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's 2nd signing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The club, depending on to resources, are still looking into the option of bringing in another attacking gamer prior to the window closes, yet the clock is ticking in front of the Aug. 30 due date." I do not know what is heading to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Can happen something in relations to traumas ideally not. Now I do not assume therefore.".