Manchester City is kicking off a new season, and star striker Erling Haaland has made headlines with a dramatic new look. Known for his long blonde hair often styled in a bun, Haaland surprised fans by debuting a buzzcut.

Ahead of Manchester City’s match against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday morning, Haaland released a YouTube video showcasing his haircut journey, including reactions from friends, family, and teammates. This moment drew a comparison to when the Jacksonville Jaguars feigned quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s haircut in a promotional video.

When Haaland stepped onto the field against Bournemouth, there were no gimmicks to be found; he indeed sported the new buzzcut.

Manchester City triumphed in their season opener, winning 2-1. Although Haaland did not score, he made his presence felt with five shots as the team secured its first three points of the Premier League season.

At 26 years old, Haaland has been a part of Manchester City since the 2022-2023 season, playing in 133 matches and amassing 112 goals and 24 assists. Following Sunday’s victory, Manchester City will face Crystal Palace on Friday, August 28.

It’s a new season for Manchester City, and star striker Erling Haaland has debuted a new look.

Haaland has been known for his long blonde hair, which he used to put into an easily recognizable bun, also known as a top knot.

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Ahead of Manchester City’s season opener against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday morning, Haaland surprised fans with a YouTube video revealing that he had ditched his long locks for a buzzcut.

The video shows Haaland not only getting his haircut but also the reactions of friends, family, and teammates. It was similar to the time when the Jacksonville Jaguars showed Trevor Lawrence cutting his hair for their schedule-release video, but it turned out to be fake.

When Haaland took the field on Sunday against Bournemouth, there were no camera tricks, and he indeed had cut his hair.

Manchester City went on to win its season opener 2-1. Haaland didn’t score a goal, but he did have five total shots as Man City earned its first three points of the new Premier League season.

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The 26-year-old Haaland has been with Manchester City since the 2022-2023 season. So far, he has played in 133 career matches with the club. Haaland entered the 2026-2027 season with 112 goals and 24 assists.

After Sunday’s win, Manchester City and Haaland will next take the field on Friday, August 28, against Crystal Palace.