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MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish has decided to brush a poor season off with a significant makeover.

Grealish, 29, joined City in 2021 from Aston Villa following a then Premier League record deal for an English player of £100million.

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Manchester City star Jack Grealish has ditched his signature hairdo
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle at Etihad Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
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The Engalnd ace has channelled his inner Erling Haaland
Story From Jam Press (Grealish New Hairstyle) Pictured: Video grab - Jack Grealish's new ponytail hairstyle. VIDEO: Jack Grealish ditches floppy hairband curtains for ponytail and fans are split Jack Grealish has ditched his floppy, hairband curtains for a ponytail, and he has left fans divided. The Man City star, 29, is renowned for his trademark slicked, undercut do. The Premier League winger wears a band in his hair while playing. He was still sporting it at Wembley when City beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday (27 Apr). But yesterday (28 Apr), he got his celeb barber, Ahmed Alsanawi, to give him the makeover. He tied up England ace Grealish¿s locks while he trimmed the back, sides and his beard. He then cut a bit off the length before tying it up in a ponytail at the back. But supporters were divided on the new look, as What¿s The Jam reported. Grealish's game time has been restricted in the last two seasons since City won the treble in 2022/23. He had played 19 times in the league and scored one goal this season. The ¿100million wideman was also left out of the Three Lions squad for the Euros last summer. City fan Becky Chaplin fumed: ¿No, he definitely needs his old hairstyle back asap.¿ Man Utd fan Nathan Antony joked: "Bro thinks he¿s gonna transform into Haaland.¿ Chas Adams said, ¿Love him, but more looks than goals in three years is crazy.¿ Another echoed this and added: ¿More trims than goals.¿ One quipped: ¿Perfect for the bench.¿ One fan said, ¿Beautiful because it¿s Jack. ¿But much preferred his old style.¿ Yet Zaid Aief added: ¿Fabulous mate.¿ City follower Muhammad Shaxawan said: ¿Beautiful, affordable and great style for Super Jack.¿ Ahmed runs A Star Barbers in Chessington, Surrey. He used to be Chelsea¿s official hairdresser. He cuts hair for some of the biggest names on the planet, including Grealish¿s club team-mates Erling Harland and Phil Foden. Ahmed¿s clients also include ex-Chelsea stars John Terry and Eden Hazard. ENDS EDITOR'S NOTE: Video Usage Licence: We have obtained permission from the copyright holder. Video Restrictions: None.
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Grealish has adopted a ponytail for the season's climaxCredit: Jam Press/A Star Barbers
Story From Jam Press (Grealish New Hairstyle) Pictured: Video grab - Jack Grealish's new ponytail hairstyle. VIDEO: Jack Grealish ditches floppy hairband curtains for ponytail and fans are split Jack Grealish has ditched his floppy, hairband curtains for a ponytail, and he has left fans divided. The Man City star, 29, is renowned for his trademark slicked, undercut do. The Premier League winger wears a band in his hair while playing. He was still sporting it at Wembley when City beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday (27 Apr). But yesterday (28 Apr), he got his celeb barber, Ahmed Alsanawi, to give him the makeover. He tied up England ace Grealish¿s locks while he trimmed the back, sides and his beard. He then cut a bit off the length before tying it up in a ponytail at the back. But supporters were divided on the new look, as What¿s The Jam reported. Grealish's game time has been restricted in the last two seasons since City won the treble in 2022/23. He had played 19 times in the league and scored one goal this season. The ¿100million wideman was also left out of the Three Lions squad for the Euros last summer. City fan Becky Chaplin fumed: ¿No, he definitely needs his old hairstyle back asap.¿ Man Utd fan Nathan Antony joked: "Bro thinks he¿s gonna transform into Haaland.¿ Chas Adams said, ¿Love him, but more looks than goals in three years is crazy.¿ Another echoed this and added: ¿More trims than goals.¿ One quipped: ¿Perfect for the bench.¿ One fan said, ¿Beautiful because it¿s Jack. ¿But much preferred his old style.¿ Yet Zaid Aief added: ¿Fabulous mate.¿ City follower Muhammad Shaxawan said: ¿Beautiful, affordable and great style for Super Jack.¿ Ahmed runs A Star Barbers in Chessington, Surrey. He used to be Chelsea¿s official hairdresser. He cuts hair for some of the biggest names on the planet, including Grealish¿s club team-mates Erling Harland and Phil Foden. Ahmed¿s clients also include ex-Chelsea stars John Terry and Eden Hazard. ENDS EDITOR'S NOTE: Video Usage Licence: We have obtained permission from the copyright holder. Video Restrictions: None.
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Grealish will look more like Haaland for the run-inCredit: Jam Press/A Star Barbers

However, the versatile forward has struggled to live up to his billing this season, having been overshadowed by other star team-mates, such as Erling Haaland.

Nevertheless, the England international looks set to emulate Haaland, 24, by becoming the "hair" apparent on the pitch.

And the timing is great as the star striker is sidelined with an ankle injury.

Grealish ditched his signature hairstyle and switched it for a ponytail.

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And Grealish can't afford to let his hair down as he will need to add to his mere total of three goals and five assists in 31 appearances.

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He might get the chance to show off his new barnet at Wembley in the FA Cup final.

City will take on Forest on May 17 - but the kick-off time could now change due to a clash with another major event.

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