Erling Haaland kicked off the new Manchester City season with a wild surprise: he chopped off his signature long blonde hair for a buzzcut, and his team went on to snag a 2-1 win against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday. What an entrance for the 26-year-old star!
The Buzzcut That Broke the Internet
That iconic long blonde hair, usually tied up in an unmistakable bun, also known as a top knot? It’s GONE, man. Haaland shocked the entire football world ahead of City’s season opener, dropping a YouTube video showing him getting the buzzcut. We saw reactions from his friends, family, and teammates, and let’s be real, a lot of us were probably thinking about that fake Trevor Lawrence haircut video the Jaguars put out a while back. But nope, when Haaland hit the field on Sunday against Bournemouth, there were zero camera tricks. The buzzcut was real, and it instantly became the talk of the league.
Three Points and a New Look for Haaland
So, with the fresh cut, how’d the game go? Manchester City grabbed its first three points of the new Premier League season with a solid 2-1 victory. Our man Haaland didn’t find the back of the net himself, but he was definitely active, blasting five total shots. This dude’s been a machine since joining City in the 2022-2023 season, already racking up 112 goals and 24 assists in 133 career matches before this game. You know he’s always looking to make an impact, buzzcut or not. Getting those first three points on the board is huge for setting the tone early.
What’s next for Manchester City and the new-look Haaland? They’ll be back on the pitch this Friday, August 28, facing Crystal Palace. You know they’ll be looking to keep that winning momentum rolling and add another three points to the board early in the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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