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Haaland cuts his long hair, but his scoring touch remains to be seen
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Haaland cuts his long hair, but his scoring touch remains to be seen

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, known for his signature blonde hair, debuted a new short haircut for the Premier League season opener.
  • Haaland previously stated in a YouTube video that it was time to part with his long hair, comparing his new look to Vikings who also cut their hair short.
  • The Norwegian forward has won three Premier League Golden Boots with his long hair and recently scored seven goals in the 2026 World Cup, helping Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time.

Erling Haaland, the prolific Norwegian striker for Manchester City, has shed his iconic long blonde hair for the new Premier League season. Known as the "monster striker," Haaland's trademark locks have been a constant feature as he powered his way to three Premier League Golden Boots since joining the club in 2022.

Haaland himself announced the change in a YouTube video, explaining his decision. "There were Vikings who cut their hair short too," he stated, adding that "as the new season begins, it's time to let go of this beautiful blonde hair."

The change comes after a strong performance in the recent 2026 World Cup, where his flowing blonde hair was visible as he scored seven goals, guiding Norway to their first-ever quarterfinal appearance. The striker's new look marks a fresh start for the upcoming domestic campaign.

There were Vikings who cut their hair short too. As the new season begins, it's time to let go of this beautiful blonde hair.

— Erling HaalandHaaland explained his decision to cut his hair in a YouTube video.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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