Haaland debuts radical new look, ditches famous long hair
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Manchester City forward Erling Haaland debuted a significantly shorter haircut ahead of the new Premier League season.
- Haaland shared his new look with his coach Pep Guardiola, who joked about his own hair loss, and with Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ, who playfully questioned if Haaland lost a bet.
- The Norwegian striker's drastic hairstyle change also sparked numerous reactions from fans online, with many expressing surprise.
Erling Haaland has embraced a bold new look for the upcoming Premier League season, trading his signature long locks for a much shorter hairstyle. The Manchester City striker unveiled his transformation just before his team's season opener against Bournemouth.
You're lucky you have hair. I wish I had some too!
Haaland sought reactions from both his coach, Pep Guardiola, and former player Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ. Guardiola reportedly burst into laughter upon seeing the new haircut, quipping, "You're lucky you have hair. I wish I had some too!" Ibrahimoviฤ, known for his own distinctive style, humorously questioned if Haaland had lost a bet, exclaiming, "What the hell did you do! Oh, God! What the hell is this? Did you lose a bet or what? Oh, God. Block me and delete my number. Your wife told me you're crazy. You have to be faster now?"
What the hell did you do! Oh, God! What the hell is this? Did you lose a bet or what? Oh, God. Block me and delete my number. Your wife told me you're crazy. You have to be faster now?
The dramatic change quickly garnered widespread attention online. Fans flooded social media with comments, ranging from disbelief to playful comparisons. Many expressed their surprise, with reactions like "Tell me this isn't true!" and "An angel has lost her wings!" Others noted his youthful appearance, saying, "You look like a child now."
Tell me this isn't true!
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.