In a moment that has shocked many in the world of football, Marouane Fellaini has cut his hair.
The Manchester United midfielder posted a picture of himself to Instagram at a hairdresser with his renowned curly locks, with the words.
Referencing his impending 31st birthday, the Belgian midfielder wrote: “New year, new look.”
Fellaini had his hair cut at Mitchell’s hair and beauty in Brussels, ahead of his country’s Nations League fixture against Iceland on Thursday evening.
After the changing of a hairdo which has been one of the Premier League’s most recognisable hairstyles in recent years, many of Fellaini’s teammates responded with disbelief.
United, Roma and his fans also joined the trend.
*Sees @Fellaini with a new haircut*
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say itUs: “Has this been Photoshopped?” 💇♂️ #MUFC pic.twitter.com/rbiaXsWnRe
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 14, 2018
There’s only one Belgian Afro left 👀@BelRedDevils @Fellaini https://t.co/lErk9y0soW
— Axel Witsel (@axelwitsel28) November 14, 201
✂️ Pleased to report Marouane Fellaini’s hair has turned up safe and well 🙏😂 pic.twitter.com/TWHesE7fXW
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) November 14, 2018
The days of the Fellaini afro are no more 😩 pic.twitter.com/t0pEmTTvYz
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) November 14, 2018
Fellaini just lost about 90% of his heading ability with this trim https://t.co/bw3PPT7rpH
— José (@MourinhoMindset) November 14, 2018
Dear Manchester United fans, Marouane Fellaini cut his hair…
I repeat, FELLAINI HAIR DOWN!.
This is not a drill. The hair is gone! 😂 pic.twitter.com/Sb9FnAWBkQ
— Uncle Next Door™ (@Raremaester) November 14, 2018
💇♂️😢 That’s it, Man Utd are officially in a crisis…#MUFC
(📱Insta: Fellaini) pic.twitter.com/cV4vTFU3k9
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) November 14, 2018
Maraoune Fellaini has cut his hair. Yay or Nay? pic.twitter.com/lwafuubGUZ
— Mister Iyanu (@TheMisterIyanu) November 14, 2018