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Barcelona midfielder Gavi has revealed a striking new pink hairstyle to keep a promise he had made if Spain won the World Cup. The 22-year-old showed off his bold new look before returning for pre-season training under Hansi Flick.

Gavi has shown that he keeps his word after unveiling his eye-catching new appearance this week. The Spain international had famously said he would dye his hair pink if La Roja went on to win the World Cup.

At first, it appeared that only Marc Cucurella would follow through on his tournament bet. The Chelsea defender had made headlines more than a week ago when he permanently tattooed the face of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on his body. Gavi has now done the same in his own way by carrying out his pre-tournament promise. The Andalusian midfielder displayed his daring transformation to his millions of followers.

In two photos showing his hair completely dyed pink, the Barca star wrote a short caption: "A man of his word." The attention-grabbing style will stay with him during the final days of his summer break. The dramatic makeover was also captured by his regular barber, who shared a video of the full process. The clip showed a constantly smiling Gavi fully enjoying his bright new look while sitting in the salon chair.

The major image change has come at the ideal time for a personal landmark as well. The Spain international officially celebrated his 22nd birthday on Wednesday, marking the occasion with his distinctive pink hairstyle. The 22-year-old is now turning his focus towards the upcoming domestic season with fresh optimism. He is set to travel soon to join his Barcelona team-mates for the pre-season programme.

Targeting a place under Flick

Apart from his international success, Gavi has also received a huge lift on the injury front. He has now fully recovered from the serious problem that kept him out for a large part of last season. His next task will be to establish himself as a regular in the starting XI under Hansi Flick.

With his fitness completely restored and a World Cup winner's medal already secured, Gavi is in a strong position ahead of the new campaign. The midfielder will hope to play a leading role at Camp Nou.