Transfer: Guardiola Delighted with Gündogan's Surprise Return

Pep Guardiola reveals the ease of Ilkay Gündogan's return to Manchester City, while Mikel Merino travels to London to complete his move to Arsenal, signing a deal until 2028 with an option for 2029.

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola expressed his delight at Ilkay Gündogan's surprise return, calling it a “no-brainer.” Guardiola revealed that he received a message from Txiki Begiristain, and immediately agreed to sign Gündogan.

Pep Guardiola said: “Gündo deal was a no-brainer, yeah.”

“I got a message from Txiki saying: Ilkay wants to talk to you. I say 'okay' and immediately it was a yes.”

“Gündogan was a total surprise, unexpected... we didn't have any doubts when the opportunity was presented to sign Ilkay!

“All of us wanted him here again, me personally of course but all of us

“You know when you say: anything can happen? That's the case,” he added.

The transfer window continues to bring exciting news for football fans, with Gündogan's return to Manchester City and Merino's move to Arsenal strengthening both teams.