Goodbye to golden curls: Pibe Valderrama's new look left his fans speechless
Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama at a FIFA gala
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The former Colombian footballer Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama not only transcended within the field of play for his cheerful and offensive game, but also his personality and dealing with the people around him and in general in front of the cameras made him the idol of thousands in his country and than hundreds out of it.
In his short stay in Europe wearing the shirts of Montpellier (France) and Real Valladolid (Spain) was characterized by always maintaining a good mood and a smile , despite the few minutes they allowed him to have.
But an element in his appearance has always accompanied him and is synonymous with his constant happiness and good vibes: the blonde and abundant afro that matches his mustache of the same tint.
Valderrama, very active on the social network Instagram, shared his slight change in appearance that consists of leaving the afro behind and picking up his hair, which over the years no longer supports the blonde tint so it looks grayish tones las canas.
A video in ‘reels’ format in which he says he is waiting for those called up by Colombia for the next qualifying date World Cup players and invites you to go to his YouTube channel , where He usually uploads football analysis with his peculiar style.
“Let’s go with everything. All good, all good ”, says in the publication.
The Rain of comments about the new hairstyle or cut of the Kid did not wait:
“What happened to the mane?”
“Cool hairstyle. Everything is ok brother”
“I miss your hair HAHAHA”
“Kid I love you, but I loved your golden laughs more”
“The original Kid as always”
In the publication it is not possible to see if there was a cut full of hair or if you just have it up. Colombian media speculate that it may be an advertising campaign, although for now the change has not passed indifferent and gossip on social networks is spreading.
As if that were not enough, Valderrama in a radio interview in his country increased the bulk of comments by assuring that something new is coming related to the goodbye of his historic Afro hairstyle.
“We have a new look, we already threw it out last night. We have a cool pod, people are waiting. They have to wait for the note. I already threw an initiative “, he stated on Blu Radio.
El Pibe Valderrama, idol in Colombia
Valderrama is not just any former soccer player who stepped on the New Granada fields and transcended borders. His merits on the field, added to his character and leadership, speak well of him.
He was the most outstanding footballer of the Colombian team who played Italy World Cups United States 94 ′ and France 98 ′.
With the number 10 on the back played 111 Total games with his team was until recently (surpassed by David Ospina) the Colombian player with the most games with his team.
But that fever for his merits and cult of personality transcends borders. Recently in celebration of Halloween, Irish journalist Paul Dollery disguised his young son as the Kid. While others dress up as ghosts, mummies, superheroes or celebrities, the infant was dressed as a South American soccer idol.
Not the first change
El Pibe had already made a change -not radical- that generated a stir and thousands of comments also on Instagram.
