Former Sheffield United star George Baldock has reportedly been found dead at the age of 31 in his swimming pool at home in Greece.
Baldock made over 200 appearances for Sheffield United and was a key part of their two promotions to the Premier League in 2019 and 2023, before moving to Greece in May where he signed a three-year contract with Panathinaikos.
Greek outlet Sport24 have been among various publications in the country to claim that Baldock's wife, who lives in England, attempted to make contact with her husband but could not reach him.
A mutual friend was said to have been asked to check up on him before Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool in Glyfada, southern Athens.
The Greek national team's X (formerly known as Twitter) account mourned Baldock's loss by turning their profile picture blank.
Born in England, Baldock represented the Greek national team through his grandmother and made 12 caps for his country after a debut in June 2022.
His final appearance came in the Panathinaikos - Olympiacos derby, where he played 75 minutes as his team held out their fierce rivals 0-0 on Sunday, October 6.
Greece are set to face England on Sunday but Baldock was not named in Ivan Jovanovic's squad to face the Three Lions and the Republic of Ireland this week due to a reported thigh injury.
He had previously played for MK Dons, where he started his career and made 125 appearances, while also turning out for Oxford United, Tamworth and Northampton Town throughout his career.
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