Ibrahimovic jokes about Haaland: "Delete my number"

Football star Erling Haaland's new hairstyle is causing a stir on social media. After the Norwegian parted ways with his blond mane, the man Haaland had previously consulted for advice weighed in: Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

August 25, 2026

From: sn

"What did you do? Lost a bet or something? Block me and delete my number," Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked about the Norwegian star striker. Haaland had previously asked the Swede for advice. Ibrahimovic's opinion was clear: "The power lies in the hair. Never cut your hair."

But apparently Haaland didn't listen to Ibrahimovic, because the Man City striker debuted his new look in the Premier League opener against Bournemouth (a 2-1 win). However, Haaland didn't score.

Haaland has parted ways with his legendary long hair ahead of the start of the new football season. In a The Scandinavian gave an insight in a YouTube video. how he got his new hairstyle – a so-called buzz cut.

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