Erling Haaland unveils radical new haircut at Man City

Erling Haaland has made a striking change to his appearance ahead of Manchester City’s first league match, cutting his long blonde hair much shorter. The Norway striker has been closely associated with that hairstyle since his time at Borussia Dortmund, making the new look a notable departure from his familiar image. His height, powerful build and distinctive running style have also helped make him one of football’s most recognisable players.

Haaland showed the haircut in a video shared on social media. The change quickly attracted major interest online, with the image of the new style approaching two million likes within an hour. The reaction highlighted the attention that follows the Manchester City forward even when the subject is unrelated to his goals or performances.

The new-look Haaland is due to appear on Sunday when Manchester City face Bournemouth in their opening league fixture. The match will come after City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield. Haaland will therefore begin the campaign with his team looking to respond on the pitch, while his radically shorter haircut provides an immediate visual change around the squad. The former Dortmund player’s latest appearance is expected to be one of the talking points before his focus returns to helping City in front of goal.