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Erling Haaland's Buzz Cut Stuns Fans as New Season Starts

2026-09-01 · Erling Haaland · Player Focus

Erling Haaland has started the 2026-27 Premier League season with a completely new look. The Manchester City striker debuted a dramatic buzz cut, trading his signature long blonde locks just before the team's opening match against Bournemouth on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Haaland's Girlfriend Had a Relatable Reaction to the Haircut

In a behind-the-scenes YouTube video, Haaland's girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, was visibly stunned as the haircut began. "I think I will cry," she admitted before the clippers started. After seeing the finished look, she told the 26-year-old star, "It looks good. You look cute." Haaland responded with mock indignation, prompting Johansen to correct herself: "No, you look really tough."

Johansen later joined in on the transformation, posting her own new shoulder-length haircut on Instagram with the caption, "A lil refresh for fall x." Fans quickly dubbed the coordinated change a "family haircut day."

Fellow Footballers Weighed In on the New Look

Haaland surprised several high-profile friends with his new appearance via video call. His Manchester City teammate Jack Grealish said, "You look about 10 years old, I love it." Former manager Pep Guardiola also approved, saying, "I love it."

The most dramatic reaction came from former star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Haaland had recalled Ibrahimovic's past advice: "Zlatan told me, never cut your hair, because your strength is in your hair." When shown the result, Ibrahimovic exclaimed, "What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number."

The New Season Brings a Fresh Golden Boot Challenge

Haaland's haircut coincided with the start of the new Premier League campaign, where he is once again the favorite for the Golden Boot. The live rankings for the 2026-27 season's top scorers are now underway, with Haaland expected to lead the charge for Manchester City.

His iconic long hair had become a key part of his image, especially during the 2026 World Cup where he helped Norway reach the quarterfinals.

  • Erling Haaland debuted a buzz cut on August 23, 2026, before Manchester City's season opener.
  • His girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, also got a new haircut and shared her shocked reaction online.
  • Teammate Jack Grealish and former manager Pep Guardiola praised the look, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked he should block Haaland.
  • The change comes as the race for the 2026-27 Premier League Golden Boot begins.

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