.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has admitted it was actually a "shock" to obtain the possibility 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 authorized an one-year deal at the Etihad Arena with the option of yet another year as well as Guardiola pointed out the opportunity to restore the 33-year-old was actually "unforeseen."" The majority of the time all the supervisors state in the move home window just about anything may happen therefore this is the true proof.," Guardiola informed a press conference on Friday." It was a shock, unanticipated. We know him quite effectively the workers and also players." We know the premium he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, high level." Our team didn't have any sort of doubts when the possibility levelled and our team are actually happy he is actually back." Gu00fcndogan has actually consented to write-off the two staying years of his Barcelona contract to go back to Area on a free of charge transfer. Resources have actually told ESPN he also obtained interest from Saudi Arabia, but his choice was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has been actually reunified with his treble-winning captain Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The essential trait is he intends to come back," Guardiola mentioned. "I obtained the message coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to speak with you and also contact you. He named me and asked about the situation." I noded as well as currently our experts are right here and also he must supply a great season." The emotion is that he does not relate to resign or even to keep in mind good moments. We have time to do that down the road. Today it is opportunity to put your footwear on as well as perform your finest." Gu00fcndogan is Area's second finalizing of the summertime after the arrival of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, according to sources, are still considering the possibility of producing yet another assaulting player prior to the home window finalizes, yet the clock is actually ticking in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I don't know what is actually heading to occur," Guardiola pointed out. "Can happen something in relations to accidents hopefully certainly not. At this moment I do not presume so.".