Haaland Surprises Manchester City Fans with New Haircut

Norwegian star Erling Haaland has surprised his fans with a new look ahead of the upcoming season with Manchester City, having decided to part ways with his long blonde hair that had become a signature part of his appearance over the past few years.

Erling Haaland took to Instagram to share a video of himself cutting his long hair into an extremely short style. He captioned his new appearance, saying: "New season, new haircut."

Haaland was one of the most prominent stars of the 2026 World Cup on social media, as he guided the Norwegian national team to a surprising journey in the tournament, reaching the quarter-finals amid significant support from Norwegian fans.

Throughout the tournament, images and videos of Haaland spread widely, with fans donning wigs resembling the Norwegian star's hairstyle. Many humorous photos circulated, poking fun at his running style, before a contest was held in Miami to find the best lookalike of the Manchester City striker.

Haaland is preparing for a new season with Manchester City, having topped the Premier League scoring charts in three of his four seasons since joining the team in July 2022. However, this current season presents a new challenge for him with manager Pep Guardiola absent from leading the team.

Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager, has taken over as head coach of Manchester City, succeeding Guardiola. The team began the season with a heavy defeat against Arsenal, losing 3-0 in the Community Shield, before preparing to play their first Premier League match against Bournemouth at home today, Sunday.

All eyes are on Haaland to see if he can maintain his exceptional scoring rate with Manchester City, especially with the team entering a new phase under Mariska's leadership. The Norwegian striker hopes that his new look will mark a fresh start for the new season.