Erling Haaland stunned fans with a dramatic change to his popular hairstyle, just hours before his Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Sunday August 23.
The Norwegian’s swift haircut was a shock to fans, who have now associated him with his long blonde hair since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and then joined Manchester City.
The 26-year-old, who has over four million subscribers on his YouTube channel, showed off his new look on Instagram while promoting the latest episode of his channel.
He posted some photos of the new haircut, and it instantly garnered many comments from his fans on social media.
There were mixed reactions from his supporters to the sudden switch. One fan commented, “Noooo… that beautiful hair.”
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Another was more positive, making a comment: “Oh, but actually it ended up being pretty good.” A third just wondered, “Nice but why?
The new look was also the subject of discussion during the latest video on Haaland’s YouTube channel.
The Manchester City forward was on one point called the manager, Pep Guardiola, to see his opinion of the dramatic switch.
The hairstyle is especially significant as it’s the first time Haaland has had a haircut since joining Manchester City in 2022.
His long hair has become synonymous with his image on and off the field.
The buzzcut has also meant another popular feature of Haaland’s game has had to go – the hairband he frequently used to wear to secure his long locks during games.
The bold move has certainly spiced up the discussion before another Premier League season.
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