'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, has dramatically altered his appearance for the new Premier League season, opting for a clean-shaven look with a buzzcut. Haaland took to social media to announce this change, stating: "New season, new trim." Prior to making the switch, the 26-year-old shared images of his previous hairstyles and playfully expressed his nervousness about the haircut.

Haaland's teammates, including Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola, expressed their approval of the new look, with Grealish joking that Haaland now looks about 17 years old, while Guardiola found it hilarious, remarking, "You look about 10 years old. That is hilarious." Notably, Haaland shared that his former Sweden international, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, had advised against cutting his hair, claiming that his strength lies in his locks.

Ibrahimovic expressed surprise and disappointment at Haaland's decision, questioning whether he had lost a bet or had another reason for the change.