Bukayo Saka shows off dramatic new look as Arsenal and England star shaves his head during summer holidays

IT’S a case of new season, new Bukayo Saka as he rocks a sharp new hair cut. The Arsenal star has shaved his usually short barnet down on holiday after the World Cup. Bukayo Saka has shaved his head ahead of the new season Credit: Instagram He is rocking a fresh and sharp new trim on holiday Credit: AP And in a pic showing it off to fans, a stony-faced Saka just stares into the camera on Instagram. He uploaded a snap to his story on Tuesday night wearing sunnies and sporting the fresh look. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! Without a smile or much of his usual beard, the 24-year-old is wearing a white top and has barely any hair to see. Prem champion Saka is just over 10 days into his summer rest ahead of a return to pre-season. Players are entitled to three weeks off and Saka will hardly have any time to prepare for the new campaign when he does join up with team-mates and Mikel Arteta. He was part of England’s run to the World Cup semis in USA, Canada, and Mexico. Three Lions ace Saka bagged a hat-trick in the crazy 6-4 third-place play-off win against France. That was despite being an UNUSED SUB in the dramatic semi defeat to Argentina. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Arsenal ticket and hospitality deals GET tickets to see Arsenal home games with these official deals. The packages include optional upgrades to VIP hospitality. 21 Aug v Coventry City — BOOK HERE 6 Sep v Chelsea — BOOK HERE 10 Oct v Leeds United — BOOK HERE 24 Oct v Everton — BOOK HERE 7 Nov v Hull City — BOOK HERE More games available here. *If you click on a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue. Manager Thomas Tuchel‘s decision not to use him more led to frustration from fans. Saka was not fully fit throughout the tournament and had to settle for a spot on the bench in the early rounds of matches, coming on regularly as a difference maker. He did start the final group clash win over Panama, recording an assist for the opening goal. And Saka ended the World Cup with three assists to his name after also getting one in the first match victory over Croatia. But he dropped to the bench in the last-32 – getting half an hour to help keep England alive. Then he played an hour in the Azteca as Tuchel’s men overcame Mexico. Saka started the Norway quarter-final but was taken off after 75 minutes before extra-time. Comment now