Erling Haaland Turns 25 with Humor as Grealish Sends Birthday Wishes

Manchester City star Erling Haaland celebrated his 25th birthday with a cheeky social media post about his hair. Jack Grealish, his close friend and teammate, responded with a heartfelt birthday message. After a busy season and Club World Cup exit to Al-Hilal, City next face Palermo on August 9 in pre-season.

For the 25th birthday of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, the Norwegian forward shared a humorous message on social media, playfully addressing critics of his iconic hairstyle. Haaland joked, “Before you come for my hair, take a moment in front of the mirror,” as he marked the milestone with the line “Halfway to 50.” The post quickly gained attention, with teammate and close friend Jack Grealish sending a heartfelt Instagram message: “Happy birthday bruvaaaa.

One of the best humans.” Haaland is currently enjoying a break following a busy season that concluded with Manchester City’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. City exited the tournament in the knockout stage after a surprising defeat to Saudi side Al-Hilal. During the summer, City have undergone a squad rebuild, bringing in players like Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Tijjani Reijnders.

Meanwhile, legends like Kevin De Bruyne have departed, and Grealish is also expected to leave after being dropped from the Club World Cup squad. City's next outing is a pre-season friendly against Palermo on August 9, followed by their Premier League opener versus Wolves a week later. Haaland's lighthearted birthday message added some cheer during this transition period for the club.