The Premier League today waved goodbye to one of it's most iconic hairstyles of the last decade, as Marouane Fellaini jets himself and his fro comb to the far off fields of Shandong.
But whilst the hardy lads and lasses on the stalls outside Old Trafford will be on the lookout for something to replace the best-selling bushy wigs, we'll turn our attention to searching for a new king of the barbershop chair.
Here are some of the contenders:
Philip Billing
The Danish midfielder may be on borrowed air as far as his Premier League survival goes, but whilst his footballing skills have yet to ingrain on the armchair football fan, the Huddersfield man's eye-catching tipped top will certainly live long in the memory, should the Terriers drop.
Leroy Sane
Man City's dazzling German winger is that good, if he went with a mullet in the morning, he could almost certainly pull it off. Sane has tried out a few dos in his time but has found success with his current coiffure. Don't ever change Leroy.
Curtis Jones
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This is a solid, solid fade-to-fro attempt from the Liverpool youngster, who is enjoying the first forays into adulthood, having turned 18 yesterday. We've only glimpsed the barnet on the one occasion - the midfielder's debut against Wolves on a FA Cup Third Round Friday night - and the dynamo left us all gasping for more. Give the people what they want Jurgen!!
Angel Gomes
The United prospect, admittedly, may need to ramp it up to eleven to be considered a serious candidate. But just like his chances of playing in that exciting United attack, the Londoner may have to bide his time in development. Let's hope his talent isn't the only thing that grows.
Phillipe Sandler
Whilst the Dutchman, like Gomes, may still be very firmly planted in the developmental stage of his career, when it comes to ringlet ripeness this kid is working at a level far beyond his years. He recently made his Man City bow in the FA Cup demolition of Rotherham, but despite the lack of exposure, he undoubtedly deserves his place in the curly bop countdown.
Willian
If rumours are to be believed, we came perilously close to losing Willian the Brazilian this transfer window as well. Had a proposed move to PSG transpired for the Chelsea wingman on the back of Fellaini's farewell, one can only shudder at the what the consequences may have been for afro admirers everywhere. God, don't scare us like that Willy.
Hamza Choudhury
Make no mistake, size matters (or so I've been told!). And if you like it big, then Hamza's your man. The Leicester youngster has been turning heads with some stand out performances for the Foxes over the past few weeks, the only heads he gets to turn, given the sheer mass atop of the lad's dome. Despite looking like a man intent at clinging on to 70's disco for all it's worth, he's still only 21 and has the scope to reign for many years.
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