Landon Donovan explains his bizarre new hairstyle in a hilarious text exchange, with a friend telling the American legend to “fire his barber” after fans mocked him.

Former American forward Landon Donovan explained a strange new hairstyle that caused a stir on social media.

Throughout his playing career, the 42-year-old always wore the crew cut or even crew cut.

Several years after his retirement, the disjointed hairstyle, which left patches on his scalp, exposed confused fans when he was on duty as a pundit for Fox Sports’ coverage of Austria against France at Euro 2024.

Donovan, during a fun text message exchange with his former LA Galaxy teammate Mike Magee, provided an explanation for his new cut.

Magee wrote: “LD check your Twitter ASAP and probably fire your hairdresser,” with a “grimacing” emoji.

Donovan responded by saying: ‘Where were you 7 hours ago??? “I had a hair transplant procedure two weeks ago and was told I wouldn’t appear on camera.”

Donovan last played in Major League Soccer in 2016, then continued with brief stints with León and the San Diego Sockers indoor team.

Donovan was seen as the most successful men’s soccer player in American history before Christian Pulisic came onto the scene.

The former Los Angeles Galaxy captain played for the United States in three World Cups, and his 2014 exile was a defining moment late in his career.

Donovan is part of the Fox Sports pundit team throughout the Euro 2024 tournament, taking on the role of analyst and color commentator.

In their first match since debuting their new haircut, France defeated Austria 1-0.

Donovan will surely call another game during the tournament soon, giving his new haircut more time in the spotlight.