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Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini inspired by Romania 1998 World Cup squad as he bleaches hair blonde for Euro 2016

Belgian ace has caused a social media stir with freshly dyed afro to mimic likes of Aaron Ramsey and Romania 1998 team

Toby Gannon

Published: 21:52, 6 Jun 2016
Updated: 2:38, 7 Jun 2016

Marouane Fellaini has uploaded a picture of his latest blonde hair on Instagram

MAROUANE FELLAINI has added a light touch to his game ahead of the Euros - by bleaching his hair blonde.

The Belgian midfielder, 28, uploaded a snap of his new-look afro to social media on Monday evening.

Marouane Fellaini has uploaded a picture of his latest blonde hair on Instagram — Marouane Fellaini has uploaded a picture of his latest blonde hair on InstagramCredit: Twitter @Fellaini

He captioned the post: "Here we go with Blondie Felli....";

But the drastic change has not gone down well with his Instagram followers.

User Great_sir_alex_ferguson pleaded: "I respect to your indivisual life but please change your hair style please! Such a fan of you!" [sic]

Marouane Fellaini has ditched his dark curls in favour of new golden locks — Marouane Fellaini has ditched his dark curls in favour of new golden locksCredit: EPA

Aaron Ramsey sent social media users barmy when he unveiled his new hairstyle — Aaron Ramsey sent social media users barmy when he unveiled his new hairstyleCredit: Reuters

Afrospaniard demanded: "Leave my club"

And Nassarnourhan asked: "The question is why"

But not all fans were so ruthless towards the style.

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Mohammed_salah1994 said: "Very nice , i love u fellaini"

And Emilyrread added: "Blondes have more fun"

Wales star Aaron Ramsey sent social media barmy when he revealed the illuminous white hairdo in May.

Romania's team bleach their hair blonde at World Cup 1998 in France — Romania's team bleach their hair blonde at World Cup 1998 in FranceCredit: Getty Images

The Romanian players dyed their hair after beating England in the group stages of the tournament — The Romanian players dyed their hair after beating England in the group stages of the tournamentCredit: Action Images

The Romanian national team all turned out with blinding barnets in the 1998 World Cup after beating England in the group stages.

And Brazilian duo Neymar and Dani Alves both dyed their hair blonde during the 2014 World Cup, held in their native country.

Dani Alves and Neymar both dyed their hair blonde for the 2014 World Cup — Dani Alves and Neymar both dyed their hair blonde for the 2014 World CupCredit: AP:Associated Press

Barcelona star Neymar was Brazil's top scorer at World Cup 2014 with four goals — Barcelona star Neymar was Brazil's top scorer at World Cup 2014 with four goalsCredit: Getty Images

Manchester United ace Fellaini had his dark curls yanked by Leicester's Roberth Huth last month, to which he responded with a violent elbow.

Fellaini is part of Marc Wilmots' 23-man squad for Euro 2016.

The 6ft 4in midfielder links up with a host of Premier League stars including Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois, Manchester City maestro Kevin de Bruyne and Tottenham pair Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld.

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