Erling Haaland has started the 2026/27 season with Manchester City, and the Norwegian striker is already attracting plenty of attention—not only because of what he does on the pitch, but also because of his dramatic new hairstyle.
Haaland marked his latest chapter at Manchester City by celebrating an important milestone: 200 appearances for the club. Since arriving at the Etihad, the powerful forward has established himself as one of the most feared goalscorers in world football, regularly breaking scoring records and producing spectacular performances.
His latest appearance came in Manchester City’s 2–1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth on August 23, 2026. The result gave City a positive start to their campaign as they look to compete for more major trophies this season.
But it wasn’t only the result that caught fans’ attention.
Haaland walked onto the pitch sporting a completely different hairstyle. The striker surprised supporters by replacing his famous long blond hair with a short buzz cut, creating plenty of discussion across social media.
While his appearance has changed, expectations surrounding his performances remain exactly the same. Manchester City will once again depend heavily on Haaland’s ability to find the back of the net, particularly in crucial Premier League and Champions League matches.
At just 26, Haaland has already achieved an extraordinary amount in his career. His combination of physical strength, speed, positioning and finishing ability makes him one of the most dangerous strikers in modern football.
There has also been renewed speculation about his future. Barcelona have been linked with the Norwegian, with reports suggesting that the Spanish giants remain interested in potentially bringing him to La Liga. However, there is currently no confirmed transfer, and Haaland remains a Manchester City player.
For City supporters, the immediate priority is much simpler: goals and trophies.
The club will be hoping that Haaland can continue his remarkable scoring form and help Pep Guardiola’s side challenge for domestic and European honours. With a new hairstyle, a new season and another major milestone already reached, the spotlight is firmly on the Norwegian superstar.
One thing is certain: Haaland may have changed his hair, but Manchester City’s expectations of their goal machine have not changed at all.
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🚨 HAALAND HAS A NEW LOOK! 😱⚽
New season. New hairstyle. Same goal machine! 🔥 Erling Haaland has reached 200 appearances for Manchester City and started the new Premier League campaign with a 2–1 win over Bournemouth.
But the big question is: Can Haaland lead City to another trophy this season? 🏆
👉 What do you think of his new buzz cut? 🔥 or 👎?