Former Sheffield United and current Panathinaikos FC right back George Baldock was found dead in his residence’s pool in the upscale coastal Athens district of Glyfada on Wednesday evening, according to local media reports.
The shocking news was widely disseminated by local media, without any further details made available at press time. No cause of death was announced. A coroner was dispatched to the scene, with the residence cordoned off by police.
Baldock joined Greek side Panathinaikos this season by signing a three-year contract to play in the local Super League, the first tier of Greek professional football. He had previously picked up 12 caps with Greece’s national football team as one of his grandparents was of Greek origin.
The news sent shockwaves through the country, with certain broadcasts interrupted to report the solemn development.
