Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has debuted a dramatic new look, shaving his trademark long blonde hair almost to zero ahead of the Premier League season opener against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, according to social media posts and broadcast reports from Sky Sport.
Erling Haaland Debuts Buzzed Haircut in YouTube Vlog
For several seasons, Erling Haaland has been easily recognizable by the long blonde locks he typically gathers in a man bun during matches. That signature style is gone. According to a vlog posted to his official YouTube channel, the Norwegian forward documented the entire process of shedding his long hair for a nearly zero-trim.
Footage from the video shows the haircut taking place under the watchful eye of his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Once finished, Haaland gave a direct verdict on the change to his online followers: “Short hair, I don’t care!”
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Celebrity and Teammate Reactions: From Noel Gallagher to Zlatan Ibrahimović
Immediately after finishing the haircut, Haaland used his phone to test drive the new look with friends and football figures. According to his vlog, the first person he called was Noel Gallagher, whom the striker described as the “biggest living City fan.”
The former Oasis frontman offered a blunt and humorous appraisal, as reported in the source material: “When did you get bald? You look like a 17-year-old kid! Nice change of style.”
Teammate Jack Grealish offered a slightly different take, telling Haaland that the new crop makes him look like a ten-year-old child. Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimović delivered a characteristically sharp response:
“What the hell did you do? Did you lose a bet by any chance? Block me and delete my number! My wife says you’re crazy: will you be faster on the pitch now or not?”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola also weighed in on the styling choice with lighthearted self-deprecation, joking: “You’re lucky to have hair, I wish I had it too!”
Immediate Return to Action Against Bournemouth
Haaland wasted no time putting the new look on display in a competitive setting. According to Sky Sport Calcio and NOW coverage, the striker debuted his buzzed head at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City kicked off their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Erling Haaland cut his hair?
Erling Haaland shaved his hair almost to zero as a dramatic pre-season style change, documenting the process in a YouTube vlog alongside his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen.
What did Noel Gallagher say about Haaland’s new hair?
Noel Gallagher told Haaland on a video call that the striker looked like a 17-year-old kid and praised the new style, according to Haaland’s vlog.
How did Zlatan Ibrahimović react to the haircut?
Zlatan Ibrahimović jokingly asked Haaland if he had lost a bet, told him to delete his number, and passed along his wife’s assessment that the Norwegian is “crazy.”
When did Haaland debut the new look on the pitch?
Haaland debuted his buzzed haircut during Manchester City’s Premier League opening match against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
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