Haaland debuts shaved head, Guardiola reacts with humor
Erling Haaland surprised fans with a shaved head ahead of the 2026/2027 Premier League season, drawing a lighthearted response from Pep Guardiola.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland stunned fans with a fresh new look ahead of the upcoming Premier League season. The Manchester City forward took to Instagram to share images of his head now sporting a clean-shaven look, as he bid farewell to his long blond locks. In a playful caption, Haaland simply wrote, "Short hair, don't care."
Adding to the humorous moment, Haaland engaged in a lighthearted phone call with his former manager at Barcelona, Pep Guardiola. Guardiola, clearly surprised by Haaland's new appearance, playfully remarked, "You're lucky to have hair to cut—I wish I had some." In response, Haaland inquired about Guardiola's current football interests, to which the former coach humorously replied that he reads about the sport and is presently watching Tottenham Hotspur take on Brentford.
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