Erling Haaland appears with shaved head in Manchester City’s season opener
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland debuted the new Premier League season with a freshly shaved head, prompting commentary from broadcaster Rebecca Lowe.
Erling Haaland entered Manchester City’s opening match of the Premier League season with a completely shaved head, a stark change from his well-known blonde hairstyle. The alteration was noted by broadcaster Rebecca Lowe, who described the look as "jarring" and said viewers might think they were seeing someone else. "Sorry, if you’ve just woken up, you aren’t seeing things. He’s cut all his hair off. It is still very bizarre," she said.
Lowe added that fans who had followed Haaland during the World Cup might be surprised, but assured them that the player on the pitch was indeed the same striker. The match against Bournemouth ended in a 2–1 victory for City, with the winning goals coming after the 80th minute and none scored by Haaland.
The haircut has drawn attention alongside the player’s on-field performance, as Haaland remains a high-profile figure after a prolific summer with Norway.