Erling Haaland Reveals Shocking New Look Ahead of Premier League Opener
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Erling Haaland Reveals Shocking New Look Ahead Of Premier League Opener, Leaves Social Media Stunned Erling Haaland revealed his new look
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Sky SportsErling Haaland revealed his new look ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth at the Etihad, live on Sky; Haaland stunned his multi-million social media followers after his social presence grew rapidly during World Cup this summer
BBC SportHowever, Haaland has decided to begin the new Premier League season with a new - and very different - look.
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New season, new haircut: Erling Haaland ditches iconic long hair for new season Erling Haaland shared his latest viral social media post, showing him cutting his long blonde hair in favour of a buzz cut.
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Bleacher ReportErling Haaland's long locks are gone. The Manchester City striker showed off his new, much shorter hairstyle ahead of the Premier League season. He FaceTimed some notable acquaintances, including world football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, former City manager Pep Guardiola and teammate Jack Grealish, to get their thoughts.
Sky SportsSunday 23 August 2026 11:49, UK Erling Haaland revealed a fresh haircut before Manchester City's Premier League curtain raiser against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, live on Sky Sports.
BBC SportBefore 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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Haaland was one of the signature stars of the 2026 World Cup as more casual fans became familiar with his game. He's among the world's brightest talents, and his long blond hair undoubtedly added to his aura.
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Sky SportsHaaland emerged from the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament's biggest social media stars after helping Norway reach the quarter-finals.
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01 Sky Sports The striker ditched his trademark long, tied-back look and returned to a shorter hairstyle reminiscent of his early Borussia Dortmund days.
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02 BBC Sport Published Whether it be Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale or Erling Haaland, football has witnessed some iconic man buns over the years.
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