His hair is 25 centimeters long, but there are no six figures in the bank.

rear 495 days uncropped, viral manchester United fans have dismissed claims that his influencer fame has earned him millions.

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United superfan Frank Ilett is currently one finally wins without being able to cut off his hand hair It’s been 16 months.

Frank, widely known online as “United Strand,” vowed last year to keep growing. hair Until the Red Devils achieved a five-game winning streak.

challenge It started under coach Erik ten Hag in October 2024, but it dragged on during Ruben Amorim’s tenure, taking a year to pick up just two wins on the bounce.

But current head coach Michael Carrick is effectively holding the scissors, with only Tuesday’s win over West Ham standing between Frank and the barber’s chair.

Speaking to SunSport exclusively in the UK, the 29-year-old denied claims he had made large sums of money from media and sponsors over the past year and a half.

Frank said, “I’m definitely not the millionaire that some people think. There’s a lot of talk about making a lot of money, but that’s not true.”

“It doesn’t pay as much as some people think, but that’s not why I started this job in the first place.”

Although he has worked with brands like Paddy Power, e-commerce work And the real currency of his journey, which has virtually rubbed shoulders with celebrities like Ichi, has been resilience.

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Frank said: “The real pain is not being able to see properly. I’m actually lucky that I wear glasses because my bangs are a bit raised because of the frames.”

“I’m almost blind now. I need to get rid of that.”

fans from OxfordThe Spanish resident plans to livestream during matches in hopes of ending the nearly 500-day wait.

He’s still waiting for his agent to broker the perfect deal for a big-ticket trim.

When Frank finally gets his hair cut, he plans to donate it to Britain’s Little Princess Trust. charity work Providing wigs to children who have lost their wigs hair Due to illness.

Frank said: “I’m also fundraising for them. I think we’ve raised about £6,000 for them so far, which is really amazing.” charity worksome great people.

“My hair is now 25 centimeters long. Thankfully, it’s long enough to donate.”

Frank has signed on with Argos as their ‘official delivery partner’ to fast track all the shaving and grooming tools needed for the cut.

The volume of his rival’s mane exceeds that of the club’s most famous locks.

“Marouane Fellaini was definitely the better athlete, although in retrospect I might actually have better hair than his,” he jokes.

A curl cream company approached Frank about using their products, and fans asked for his autograph around Old Trafford, including after busy matches. lyon Clash in the Europa League.

He has also faced the ugly side of fandom, with one person being suspended for aggressively pulling his hair after a 2-1 win in September. chelsea.

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Other participants in the match quickly intervened to protect Frank, and the club investigated the incident and handed the perpetrator an indefinite suspension.

Frank admitted there was “no hope” when United began searching for a caretaker manager in January.

But Carrick masterminded a remarkable comeback, becoming the first manager to put Frank in the best position in the trimmings.

Carrick, who has beaten City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham, believes the Hammers’ side, who sit third from bottom in the Premier League, will pose a different challenge for his team.

Frank said: “Jarod Bowen is definitely a threat. I think the other one I’m worried about is Aaron Wan-Bissaka. He always plays against his old team. He always plays against his old team.”

“He was definitely underrated during his time at United.

“But I think it’s almost written in the stars that Carrick will beat West Ham, his former club.

“He obviously also played for Spurs and that was his last game. It felt like a really perfect ending.”

Frank said Carrick should be considered for permanent employment. summer If they continue their winning streak, Thomas Tuchel would be the ideal candidate.

He said: “I hope he continues the results we are getting and even football Since we’re playing, of course he should be part of the conversation.

“I think Tuchel is still my top choice. He was the manager I wanted even before I signed Amorim. Carlo Ancelotti should also be in the conversation.”

Still, he admitted he plans to keep his hair, with a trophy in exchange for a haircut. forever Just to see United win the league.

In the end, the fan in him won out, admitting, “I have to sacrifice myself to make sure we win the league.”