Guardiola ‘didn’t have any doubts’ about bringing Gundogan back to Man City

“When managers say that during the transfer window everything can happen, this is the real proof,” Guardiola said. “He was a complete surprise, unexpected, and it happened."

Ilkay Gundogan is back at Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ilkay Gundogan’s Manchester City return came out of the blue but Pep Guardiola had no doubts about bringing back their treble-winning captain when the opportunity arose.

The 33-year-old midfielder completed a stunning return to the Etihad Stadium on Friday just a year after leaving for LaLiga giants Barcelona.