Pep Guardiola Reacts to Erling Haaland's Dramatic Hair Transformation: Video

• Pep Guardiola has given his honest take on Erling Haaland’s dramatic new hairstyle during a light-hearted exchange
• Haaland turned heads with a striking buzzcut ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 23
• The 26-year-old will hope his fresh look brings some good fortune as he aims to help City reclaim the Premier League title from Arsenal

Erling Haaland has turned heads well before kicking a ball this season, unveiling a dramatic buzzcut that has set social media alight and drawn a priceless response from his former manager, Pep Guardiola.

The Manchester City striker, 26, had long been recognised for his flowing locks and signature ponytail look.

That image was put to rest when Haaland posted a video on his X account ahead of City's Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, 23 August, unveiling a sharp, closely cropped new hairstyle. His caption was simple: "New season, new trim."

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The transformation quickly found its way to Guardiola, who shared a video call with Haaland that has since been widely circulated.

The former City boss appeared genuinely taken aback at first, covering his face with his hand and breaking into laughter. His reaction was characteristically honest.

Below is the X video of Haaland's hair transformation:

"You are lucky you have hair. I would love to have it," Guardiola told the Norwegian forward.

When Haaland pressed him on whether he actually liked the new cut, Guardiola confirmed he did, though he added that if Haaland himself was not sold on it, growing it back was always an option.

The exchange carried the warmth of a well-established bond between the two men.

Watch Guardiola's full reaction to Haaland's hair transformation, as shared on X:

The video of the virtual exchange between manager and player resonated widely, with supporters chiming in across social media.

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@heyitsdavies said:

"He still didn't leave football alone 😭😅💙"

@FiliGifts wrote:

"Pep is a genuine guy, i wish him and his family the best ✌️"

@peachfitnesss commented:

"The way he says I love you to him 😭😭🩵."

@its__sira added:

"Dad and son moment 🥹😅."

Haaland sets sights on Premier League

The timing of the change is not without context.

City had a bruising outing in the Community Shield, where Arsenal put on a commanding display against them.

Below is Haaland's statistics in the Community Shield, as shared on X:

Whether that result nudged Haaland towards shaking things up is unclear, but a fresh look heading into a new chapter seems fitting.

This campaign marks Haaland's fifth year in the Premier League, and his goal record across those seasons has been relentless.

He has surpassed 22 goals in each campaign, claimed last season's Golden Boot with 27 strikes, and set the benchmark with a remarkable 36-goal haul in his debut season.

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Source: YEN.com.gh