'Lost a Bet?': Zlatan's hilarious reaction to Haaland's new buzz cut goes viral

Erling Haaland shocked the internet with his new haircut for the new Premier League season.

On Sunday, the 2026 FIFA-famed Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland began the new Premier League Season with a new look. The Manchester City striker revealed on social media that he had shed his famous blonde locks, posting the caption, “New season, new trim.”

Haaland will be hoping his new look brings even more goals as he aims to get off the mark when Enzo Maresca’s side face Bournemouth at 14:00 BST on Sunday.

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Before chopping off his hair, Haaland joked by showing off images of his previous hairstyles during his career, along with some questionable ideas for how his new hair should look. Looking nervous as the hairdresser cut the first piece, Haaland soon started smiling about his new appearance.

There were mixed reactions when the 26‑year‑old made video calls to City team-mate Jack Grealish, Oasis’ Noel Gallagher and former City manager Pep Guardiola. Gallagher said, “You look about 17 years old. It’s good. Change is good.”

Grealish and Guardiola both said they “love” the change. Former responded, “You look about 10 years old. That is hilarious. I can’t stop looking at the front of your hair. I love it”. “No way. You’re lucky you have hair. I would love to have it. I love it,” said Guardiola.

Before calling Zlatan Ibrahimović, Haaland joked that the former Sweden international told him never to cut his long hair. “Zlatan told me, never cut your hair, because your strength is in your hair. I’m a bit nervous. I want a buzz cut, like in the military.”

It turned out Ibrahimovic was not impressed that Haaland didn’t follow his advice. He stated, “What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number”.