Joe Ledley beats Wales team-mate Gareth Bale to the punch by undergoing hair transplant
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Joe Ledley will have a new look to show off when he finds his next club — after undergoing a hair transplant.
The Welsh midfielder is available on a free following his release by Crystal Palace .
And Ledley — arguably as famous for his beard and dancing exploits as his football — decided on a follicular unit extraction to spruce up his bonce.
Sounds painful, doesn't it? Well, judging by the pics tweeted by UK hair restoration firm KSL Hair, the 30-year-old was all smiles as he sat through the procedure.
(Photo: Getty)
The images show Ledley's head covered in marker pen ahead of his makeover, similar to the one Manchester United star Wayne Rooney opted for when his thatch started to thin.
Wales talisman Gareth Bale has routinely been linked with a hair transplant amid rumours his man bun is covering a bald patch , but his international team-mate beat him to the punch.
And if his new barnet matches the impressive growth on his chin, the former Cardiff and Celtic man will have every reason to celebrate next season.
(Photo: Stu Forster)
A host of clubs are said to be chasing the hairy cult hero of Chris Coleman's national side, with Ledley admitting he is up for a move abroad.
He said: "There's been clubs from all over the world in touch with my agent.
"I'd be prepared to go abroad. I think it would appeal to me — especially having played international football because I love playing on that stage and I think it suits the way I play.
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"There's been Championship and Premier League clubs in touch, a lot of interest, but I want to have a good summer with the family and go from there."
Ledley, who moved to Selhurst Park from Celtic in January 2014, made 21 appearances for the Eagles last term.