'New season, new trim' – Haaland reveals buzzcut

ByJude Winter BBC Sport journalist.

Key points

• There were mixed reactions when the 26‑year‑old created video calls to City team-mate Jack Grealish, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and former City manager Pep Guardiola.
• Whether it be Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale or Erling Haaland, football has witnessed some iconic man buns over the years.
• Nevertheless, Haaland has decided to commence the new Premier League season with a new – and particularly different – look.
• Before calling Ibrahimovic, Haaland joked that the former Sweden international informed him never to cut his long hair.
• The Manchester City striker made public on social media that he had shed his famous blonde locks, posting the caption: "New season, new trim."

In practice, the Manchester City striker made public 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 intends to secure off the mark when Enzo Maresca's side face Bournemouth at 14: 00 BST on Sunday.

Before cutting his hair, Haaland joked around by showing off some images of his previous hairstyles during his career, and some questionable ideas of how his new hair should look.

Looking nervous as the hairdresser cut the first piece, it didn't take long for Haaland to start smiling regarding his new appearance.

Gallagher remarked: "You look concerning 17 years old. It's good. Change is good." Grealish and Guardiola both said they "love" the change.

"You look regarding 10 years old. That is hilarious. I can't stop looking at the front of your hair. I love it, " remarked Grealish.

"No way. You're lucky you have hair. I would love to have it. I love it, " remarked Guardiola.

As your strength is in your hair, "Zlatan informed me, never cut 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.

"What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number, " Ibrahimovic remarked.

Taken together, the developments around ' New season, new trim&#039 point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.