Erling Haaland Ditches Long Hair for New Season Buzz Cut
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Footballer Erling Haaland surprised fans by debuting a new, shorter haircut on social media.
- He shared a video showing the transformation from his previous long hair to a buzz cut.
- Haaland stated the change marks a "new season, new haircut" and a "new beginning" as the football season starts.
Football star Erling Haaland has shed his signature long hair, unveiling a dramatically shorter new look that has surprised fans. The Manchester City striker showcased the transformation in a video posted to social media, starting with him sitting in a barber's chair with his shoulder-length locks before a camera cut reveals his buzzed style.
New season, new haircut.
Haaland captioned the reveal with "New season, new haircut," signaling a fresh start as the football season commences. He also shared a series of selfies from the barbershop, documenting the different stages of his haircut, including a brief moment with short bangs before the final shave.
Short hair โ no worries.
In a separate YouTube video, Haaland elaborated on his decision, revealing that he had considered the change for some time. He explained that he initially planned to cut his hair after the World Cup but became too busy. "Now the season is starting, so it's time for a new beginning," he stated, embracing the change as he embarks on the new football campaign.
I was thinking of doing it right after the World Cup, but I was very busy, so I never got around to it. Now the season is starting, so it's time for a new beginning.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.