A former Premier League star looks completely different to his playing days after sharing photos of his recent hair transplant.
Adrian Mutu, the ex-Chelsea striker, shared proof of his transplant on Instagram. Now 45, Mutu transitioned to coaching after retiring from playing. His latest managerial stint was a two-month period at CFR Cluj, where he secured five victories out of 11 matches.
Mutu’s Premier League career came to a humiliating end when he tested positive for cocaine in September 2004, leading to his immediate release by Chelsea. The Romanian had netted 10 goals in 36 appearances during his debut season at Stamford Bridge, but had played just twice under JosĂ© Mourinho before the positive test came to light.
Ultimately, Mutu was ordered to pay âŹ17.1 million to Chelsea, and his final appeal was denied by the European Court of Human Rights in 2018.
In his early days at Stamford Bridge, Mutu was notably recognized for his shaved head, though he did grow his hair out at various points in his career. Recently, the Romanian has posted images of a hair transplant procedure he underwent, showing a significant change in his appearance from his Chelsea days.
He shared on Instagram: “After five months, I’m very pleased with the result.”
**Former Premier League Star Looks Unrecognizable After Transplant**
*Published 12:16 15 Aug 2024 GMT+1*
Former Chelsea forward Adrian Mutu has undergone a dramatic hair transplant, making him look quite different from his playing days.
The 45-year-old, who transitioned to management after his playing career ended, recently shared photos of his hair transplant on Instagram. His most recent managerial stint was a two-month period at CFR Cluj, where he won five of his 11 matches.
Mutuâs Premier League career ended controversially when he tested positive for cocaine in September 2004, resulting in his immediate release by Chelsea. Despite scoring 10 goals in 36 appearances during his debut season at Stamford Bridge, he made only two appearances under JosĂ© Mourinho before the test was disclosed.
Ultimately, Mutu was ordered to pay âŹ17.1 million to Chelsea, with his final appeal rejected by the European Court of Human Rights in 2018.
In his early days at Chelsea, Mutu was known for his shaved head but had grown his hair out at different stages of his career. Now, with his recent hair transplant, he looks significantly different from his earlier Stamford Bridge days. He posted on Instagram: “After five months, I’m very happy with the result.”
Mutu is among several Premier League stars who have undergone hair transplants. Notably, Wayne Rooney had two procedures in 2011 and 2013. Dr. Emrah Cinik, mentioned by Mutu, is also known for treating other footballers like Rio Ferdinand, who had a hair and beard transplant in 2023. Former Arsenal defender Rob Holding has also discussed how his hair transplant in 2021 positively impacted his mental health.
He wrote on Instagram: “Wimpole Clinic in London treated me exceptionally well, and Iâm thrilled with the results. Iâve received numerous messages from people struggling with mental health and self-confidence issues. I highly recommend this placeâletâs all strive to improve.”
