Ex Man United Midfielder Marouane Fellaini Looks Unrecognisable After Ditching Iconic Afro for Braids

• Marouane Fellaini has for the longest time been known for his famous bushy afro hairstyle
• However, the former Premier League midfielder appears to have ditched that and opted for cornrows
• The 34-year-old is currently plying his trade in the Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan

Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has debuted a new bold look after ditching his iconic afro.

For the longest time, the towering Belgian midfielder has been known for his bushy afro that he rocked during his time in the Premier League with Everton and at Old Trafford.

Fellaini took to his Instagram account where he flaunted his new look with blonde highlights.

In one of the photos, the former Belgium international posed with his brother with the caption:

"Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero."

The former United star followed up the post with a second snap with the same hairstyle on the way into a restaurant.

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While the new hairstyle left many of his Instagram followers confused, the Daily Star reports that cornrows are nothing new for the footballer.

Fellaini has previously sported a similar hairstyle but without the highlights.

Marouane Fellaini's Premier League spell

Fellaini moved to the Premier League in 2008 when he joined Everton from Standard Liege.

After five years at Goodison Park, the Belgian swapped Everton for Man United where he shot to stardom.

He would later dump the Red Devils in 2019 after making 100 appearances for the club, sealing a sensational switch to China.

Fellaini is still playing professional football in the Far East for Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan.

The Belgian is understood to be one of the top earners in China, pocketing an eyewatering £205,000-per-week.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jurrien Timber has poured cold water on the possibility of him dumping Ajax for a move to Manchester United.

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United are believed to have shortlisted the Dutchman in their summer transfer wishlist as Erik ten Hag kicks off his reign at Old Trafford.

But according to Timber, he would rather continue his development at Ajax than gamble on his future with a move to a "big club."