Haaland ditches signature look for AI-inspired short hair
Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Norwegian football star Erling Haaland surprised fans by cutting his signature long blonde hair.
- The Manchester City striker revealed his new short haircut on Instagram, sparking widespread reaction.
- Haaland's club and fellow players, including Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ, commented on his style change.
Norwegian football sensation Erling Haaland has debuted a dramatic new look, trading his signature long blonde locks for a much shorter style. The Manchester City striker unveiled his fresh haircut on Instagram, much to the surprise and excitement of his millions of fans ahead of the new Premier League season.
What the heck? You can't be serious.
Haaland shared two posts showcasing his transformation. The first captured the moment he sat in the barber's chair, his long hair still intact, before a camera-covering flourish revealed his closely cropped style. A subsequent post featured close-ups of the smiling footballer, accompanied by the caption "Short hair, don't care."
The change marks a significant departure from the hairstyle that had become one of the 26-year-old's trademarks. His fans reacted with a mixture of shock and amusement, with one commenter exclaiming, "What the heck? You can't be serious," while another speculated, "This must be AI."
This must be AI.
Haaland's club, Manchester City, also acknowledged the style shift, posting "New season, new haircut" on social media. The striker even documented his visit to the barber for a YouTube video, during which he held video calls with other notable figures known for their hair, such as Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ and Jack Grealish. Manchester City is set to kick off their Premier League campaign at home against Bournemouth.
New season, new haircut.
Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.