'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has debuted a new buzzcut hairstyle ahead of the new Premier League season. The change has drawn reactions from teammates and public figures, marking a significant departure from his previous long-haired look.
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Image source, Getty Images/Erling Haaland Image caption, Erling Haaland - before and after
Whether it be Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale or Erling Haaland, football has witnessed some iconic man buns over the years.
However, Haaland has decided to begin the new Premier League season with a new - and very different - look.
The Manchester City striker revealed on social media that he had shed his famous blonde locks, posting the caption: "New season, new trim."
Haaland will be hoping his new look brings even more goals as he aims to get off the mark when Enzo Maresca's side face Bournemouth at 14:00 BST on Sunday.
Before cutting his hair, Haaland joked around by showing off some images of his previous hairstyles during his career, and some questionable ideas of how his new hair should look.
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