Erling Haaland stuns Man City team-mates with new look for Premier League season
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has debuted a new buzz-cut hairstyle ahead of the Premier League season. The change has drawn reactions from teammates and public figures, marking a departure from his signature long hair.
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Haaland is a high-profile athlete whose personal brand and image are closely followed by global sports fans.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stunned Premier League fans by shaving off his iconic long hair before the new season.
The 26-year-old Norway star, whose flowing blond hair has become as central to his Viking image as his record-breaking scoring feats, unveiled a "military-style buzz-cut" before City's opening game of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday.
"This beautiful long hair, time to let it go," Haaland said on his YouTube channel . "I was thinking of doing it after the World Cup but I was so busy so I didn't do it. The season starts now so it's time to get a fresh start."
Erling Haaland unveils his new look (Getty)
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