Mixed Reviews: Haaland's Bold New Haircut Sparks Reactions from Noel Gallagher, Pep, Zlatan, and His Girlfriend

ERLING HAALAND stunned the football world by chopping off his mane of blond hair on Saturday.

The striker, 26, had become synonymous with his long flowing locks throughout his four-year stint in the Premier League.

On the eve of the new season, however, decided to .

After having a trim on Saturday, the Norwegian video-called some of his famous pals to get their live reaction – with the results being uploaded on his YouTube channel.

First up, Haaland gave superstar and City megafan a ring.

The musician, 59, said: “No way mate! When’d you get that done?”

“You look about 17-years-old! It’s good mate, change is good!”

Haaland then phoned City team-mate .

Laughing, the former ace said: “You look about 10-years-old! Oh my… that is hilarious!

“I actually can’t stop looking at the front of your head I swear. I love it. See you later brother.”

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Haaland then dared to phone , a fellow forward that wore his hair long for most of his career.

Pulling no punches, the Swede harshly asked: “What the f*** did you do?

“Oh my god, what the f*** is this? You lost a bet or what? Oh my god – block me and erase my number!

“My wife says you’re crazy. I will be honest with you, I’m always honest. You’re going to be faster now, or what?”

Haaland called his dad Alf-Inge, who joked: “At least you look like me again, yeah?”

And next up was former City boss , who answered in bed.

Newly-unemployed Guardiola said: “No way! You’re lucky you have hair! I would love to have!”

Asked if he’s watching football, Pep added: “I’m reading a little bit and watching Brentford-Tottenham.”

Further quizzed if he likes Haaland’s new haircut, Guardiola said: “Yeah, it’s okay. Listen, if you don’t like it, it will grow up. So don’t worry. I love you!”

In addition to YouTube, Haaland also posted his new trim to Instagram.

His post received almost four million likes in barely two hours, with his former team-mate commenting: “No way”.

Haaland also had a live reaction to his haircut from .

After looking stunned, Isabel was asked what she thinks by Haaland.

She replied: “You look cute!”

As Haaland jokingly bristled, Isabel added: “I think you look really tough! You look really tough.

“I’ll wake up in the morning and be like ‘who’s that?'”

Fans didn’t have to wait long to see Haaland debut his new barnet on the pitch.

The City striker was handed a start as his side opened their Prem campaign by hosting Bournemouth at the Etihad.