Whether it was Zlatan Ibrahimović, Gareth Bale or Erling Haaland, football has had some iconic man‑buns over the years. But the 26‑year‑old striker has decided to start the new Premier League season with a different look.
On social media he revealed that he had shed his famous long blond hair, captioning the photo: "New season, new trim." Haaland now hopes the buzz cut will help him score more goals in the upcoming fixtures.
He posted the picture just before the match against Bournemouth at 14:00 BST on Sunday. The move has already sparked conversations among fans and media alike.
Before getting the haircut, Haaland shared pictures of his previous styles and some funny ideas of what a shorter look could look like. The first cut seemed daunting, but within minutes the striker was smiling about his new appearance.
He received a flurry of reactions from teammates and friends. Jack Grealish, a fellow Manchester City player, called the new look "lovely" and joked that Haaland looks like a 10‑year‑old. Pep Guardiola, the club’s former manager, also praised the haircut, saying he was “happy with it.”
In a playful spin, Haaland joked that Zlatan Ibrahimović had warned him never to cut his long hair, claiming his own strength lay in it. Ibrahimović, however, retorted, "What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number," sending a mixed‑feelings reaction from the former Sweden international.
Haaland’s buzz cut marks the first time he’s not had short hair since his days at Borussia Dortmund. As the season kicks off, all eyes are on how well the striker adapts with his new trimmed look in front of the goal.
