The world of football was thrown into shock following the death of former Sheffield United defender, George Baldock who died at the age of 31.
The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The sad news of George Baldock’s death was confirmed on the official website of Sheffield United and Panathinaikos on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The statement read as follows:
“The defender left the club in the summer after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extremely popular with supporters, staff, and team-mates who pulled on a red and white shirt alongside him. The sincere condolences of everyone associated with Sheffield United are extended to George’s family and friends.”
Baldock made 219 appearances in all competitions for the club, helping them to promotion to the Premier League in 2019 and again in 2023. He had made four appearances for Panathinaikos and started in their goalless draw with Olympiakos on Sunday, October 6, 2024
Manchester United’s defender Harry Maguire, who started his career at Sheffield United, posted a picture of Baldock with a broken heart emoji and the letters RIP.
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