Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has reportedly been discovered lifeless at his dwelling in Greece.
A number of Greek shops reported that Baldock, 31, was discovered lifeless in a swimming pool at his home in Glyfada, southern Athens.
It’s alleged that issues had been raised when Baldock’s spouse, who lives in England, couldn’t contact him after a number of hours and not using a response.
Fellow Premier League gamers, together with former Blades star Harry Maguire, led tributes to Baldock on-line.
The Manchester United and England defender posted a damaged coronary heart emoji alongside the phrases “RIP”.
Baldock remodeled 200 appearances for Sheffield United, together with two promotions to the Premier League, earlier than transferring to Greek aspect Panathinaikos in Might the place he signed a three-year deal.
The defender additionally performed for MK Dons, Northampton City, and Oxford United throughout his profession.
Horrible, tragic information as George Baldock has sadly handed away aged 31.
Baldock was enjoying for Panathinaikos in Greece after a number of years in England.
Relaxation in peace, George 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/AcleGwFpAF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 9, 2024
Baldock was born in England however certified to play for Greece via his grandmother.
He was capped 12 instances by the Greek nationwide aspect, though he was not within the squad to face England within the Nations League at Wembley on Thursday. He made 4 appearances throughout all competitions this season.
In an announcement, Tremendous League Greece mentioned: “Your entire Tremendous League soccer household expresses its deep sorrow for the premature lack of Panathinaikos and our nationwide staff footballer, George Baldock, and extends its deepest condolences to his household and family members.”
Sheffield United Soccer Membership is shocked and very saddened to study of the passing of former participant, George Baldock.
The defender left the membership in the summertime after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extraordinarily well-liked with supporters, employees and team-mates who pulled on a… pic.twitter.com/OlDsn0lFpB
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) October 9, 2024
Sheffield United additionally paid tribute to the defender: “Sheffield United Soccer Membership is shocked and very saddened to study of the passing of former participant, George Baldock.
“The defender left the membership in the summertime after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extraordinarily well-liked with supporters, employees and team-mates who pulled on a pink and white shirt alongside him.
“The honest condolences of everybody related to Sheffield United are prolonged to George’s household and associates.”
Each Panathinaikos and the Greece nationwide staff blackened the profile footage of their social media accounts on Wednesday night.
