New season, new haircut: Erling Haaland ditches iconic long hair for new season
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has debuted a newly shaven buzzcut, trading his iconic long blonde hair ahead of the Premier League season.
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- Primary Driver: Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has debuted a newly shaven buzzcut, trading his iconic long blonde hair ahead of the Premier League season.
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Erling Haaland has ditched his trademark long hair in favor of a new buzzcut, marking a fresh visual start as the new football season begins. Coverage across multiple outlets details the forward's transformation, which was revealed through a viral video showcasing reactions from figures including Pep and Ibra.
Outlets such as Sky Sports, The New York Times, Bleacher Report, BBC, ESPN, AP News, and People.com report on the sudden change, highlighting statements attributed to the player such as 'The vikings go short as well' and 'Time to Get a Fresh Start' alongside the team's upcoming Premier League opener. Future reports will track how the new look accompanies his performance on the pitch as Manchester City commences its campaign.
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'New season, new trim' BBC · 45d ago
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What happened to Erling Haaland's hair?
He cut off his trademark long blonde hair and debuted a fresh shaven buzzcut.
When was the haircut revealed?
The new look was revealed ahead of the new Premier League season in August 2026.
Which outlets covered the haircut?
Outlets including Sky Sports, The New York Times, Bleacher Report, BBC, ESPN, AP News, and People.com reported on the change.
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