Haaland Goes Buzz‑cut: New Look for Premier League Season

Sun Sep 06 2026 04:02:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Erling Haaland reveals a fresh buzzcut ahead of Manchester City’s season opener, sparking reactions from teammates and fans alike.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has turned heads by trimming his once iconic blonde locks into a short buzzcut as the Premier League season begins. The former Borussia Dortmund forward posted a before‑and‑after photo on social media, joking about his new military‑style look while hinting at a fresh start against Bournemouth. Teammate Jack Grealish, former manager Pep Guardiola, and even Noel Gallagher praised the change; Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed less enthusiasm. Haaland’s haircut was shown in action in a video where a barber’s scissors made him nervous but ultimately smiling, and the change may just add another chapter to his already legendary on‑field presence.

Haaland Goes Buzz‑cut: New Look for Premier League Season

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland revealed this week that he has shaved off his signature blonde ribbon, opting for a clean buzzcut as the new Premier League season begins.

In a series of Instagram posts he shared side‑by‑side images of his long hair and the newly trimmed look, captioning the transformation “New season, new trim.” The change timed perfectly ahead of City’s opener against Bournemouth.

Haaland was seen laughing in a short video while a barber trimmed the first snip. The 26‑year‑old’s nervous anticipation quickly turned into a grin as the final buzz cut emerged.

His teammates and the club’s legacy manager expressed admiration. Jack Grealish called the trim “hilarious” and said he “loves” it, while Pep Guardiola joked that Haaland’s hair had suddenly become his greatest asset.

Even the flamenco‑style icon Noel Gallagher joined the chorus of support, describing the new look as “good” and “you look about 17 years old.”

Haaland’s dramatic haircut had earlier prompted a joke about a bet to control his long locks, reminding the world that his style is as iconic as his goalscoring.

Will the buzzcut bring a new rhythm to Haaland’s play? Fans will watch to see if the new look adds another chapter to this prolific forward’s already remarkable career.