Soccer-Bringing Gundogan back was a no-brainer for City -- Guardiola

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Manchester United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 3, 2023 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Ilkay Gundogan celebrate after winning the FA Cup REUTERS/Carl Recine

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the decision to re-sign former captain Ilkay Gundogan was an easy one, considering the season the German international enjoyed at Barcelona.

Midfielder Gundogan, who played seven seasons for Guardiola's men before departing for Spain, could feature in Saturday's home Premier League match against Ipswich Town.