In a sort of disguise, Kevin De Bruyne rejoined Manchester City’s training on Tuesday.

The Belgian playmaker, who was given an extended break due to his participation in Euro 2024 this summer, showed up at City’s Etihad Campus with a new hairdo. De Bruyne’s homecoming was captured on camera as City uploaded a video of him making his way from the parking lot to the main structure. When De Bruyne hears someone shouting, “oooooo top knot,” from out of frame in the video, he reacts, stating, “I need to cut my hair.” Many people commented on De Bruyne’s new appearance on social media, pointing out how close it looked to Haaland’s well-known hairdo.

Kevin De Bruyne pictured arriving at Man City’s Etihad Campus training ground on Tuesday

The 33-year-old Belgian midfielder was sporting a new hairstyle following his summer break

Dr Bruyne’s hair was tied in a top knot and his new look got a lot of fans talking on social media

Multiple fans thought that De Bruyne’s hairstyle was inspired by Erling Haaland (pictured)  ‘Erling Bruyne’ was the subject of one Instagram comment. “The Haaland effect is really effective,” a second fan commented.A distinct admirer tweeted: “A charming rendition of Halaand.”De Bruyne appears to have duplicated his teammate’s haircut on previous occasions.The former Chelsea star was reportedly donning the Jack Grealish look after returning from an injury layoff halfway through the 2023–24 campaign.De Bruyne did not participate in any of City’s preseason games, but he might be able to play on Saturday in the Community Shield against Manchester United.

Haaland pictured rocking a much bigger top knot than De Bruyne in a recent friendly game .

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Last season, De Bruyne was said to have taken stylistic inspiration from Jack Grealish (right)

Saturday’s game will be a repeat of last season’s FA Cup final, which United won 2-1.

City will then begin the defence of their Premier League title with a trip to Chelsea eight days later.