Manchester City's star Erling Haaland has chopped off his famous long locks for the new season, surprising fans. The Norwegian striker, known for his flowing hair, now sports a buzz cut that went viral on social media.

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw the new hairstyle, he asked if Haaland had "lost a bet" and joked, "You gonna be faster now, or what?" Former City manager Pep Guardiola commented, "You're lucky to have hair. I would love to have it!"

Haaland arrived at Etihad Stadium for the match against Bournemouth wearing a cap, but removed it during the warmup, revealing the new look. This happened ahead of the team's opening Premier League match of the season.