Erling Haaland has debuted a new buzz cut ahead of the Premier League season, sharing the change on social media with the caption "New season, new trim." The Manchester City striker showed off the transformation after joking about past hairstyles and expressing nervousness before the cut. He video-called several high-profile figures to gauge their reactions. Jack Grealish said Haaland "looks about 10 years old" and called the look "hilarious," adding he "loves it." Noel Gallagher remarked that Haaland "looks about 17 years old" and praised the change as "good." Pep Guardiola also approved, saying he "would love to have" Haaland's hair and "loves it." Before contacting Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Haaland recalled the former striker’s advice to never cut his hair, claiming his strength was in it.

Ibrahimovic reacted negatively, asking if Haaland had lost a bet and telling him to "block me and erase my number." Haaland aims to start the season strongly when City face Bournemouth at 14:00 BST on Sunday.