Chelsea and England defender Ben Chilwell has paid tribute to his former team-mate George Baldock, who tragically died on the age of 31, whereas his household say they’re ‘in shock’ after his passing.
The previous Premier League defender, who was enjoying for Greek membership Panathinaikos in Athens, was found after his spouse again residence in England had been unable to pay money for him for a number of hours, native newspapers report.
The proprietor of his luxurious property was reportedly contacted and apparently discovered him within the pool. The emergency providers have been known as and arrived in 9 minutes, however he couldn’t be revived.
Baldock had moved to Panathinaikos this summer season after enjoying for Sheffield United for seven seasons, profitable two promotions to the English top-flight.
Former teammates and mates together with Chilwell have led tributes to the footballer. The Blues defender performed with Baldock throughout their time at MK Dons. He wrote on Instagram: ‘From hitting the bars collectively after we have been youthful in MK, to enjoying eachother within the Premier League. I’m heartbroken. Relaxation in peace mate.’
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died on the age of 31 in Greece
Chelsea and England defender Ben Chilwell paid tribute to Baldock, who he performed with throughout their time collectively at MK Dons
Chilwell and Baldock performed collectively at MK Dons earlier than going through eachother within the Premier League
In an announcement, his household requested for privateness at this unhappy time and mentioned they’re in shock after Baldock’s demise.
‘We are able to affirm that George has sadly handed away. As a household we’re in shock at this horrible loss. We ask please that the media respect our privateness presently.’ The assertion learn.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire additionally paid tribute to the defender, merely posting ‘RIP’, alongside a damaged coronary heart emoji. Southampton fullback Kyle Walker-Peters wrote; Horrible information. RIP George.
Ex-Blades goalkeeper Dean Henderson additionally took to social media and commented on X: ‘RIP. Blades legend!!!’
On Thursday, the Premier League mentioned they’re ‘deeply saddened’ to study of the footballer’s passing.
‘The Premier League is deeply saddened by the passing of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock.’ A submit from the league’s official X account learn. ‘Our ideas are along with his household and mates at this extremely unhappy time.’
Baldock would have seemingly performed for his nation at Wembley in opposition to England tonight however was at the moment injured. Regardless of being born in Buckinghamshire, he performed for Greece 12 occasions after qualifying to signify the nation by means of his grandmother.
Greece have confirmed that they’ll put on black armbands for the Nations League fixture at 7.45pm.
He began his profession at MK Dons and performed in all of England’s prime 5 divisions.
Baldock was residing on this property within the Greek capital after a transfer to membership large Panathinaikos
The scene the place former Sheffield United defender George Baldock was discovered lifeless in his swimming pool in Athens, Greece
England defender Harry Maguire was among the many first to react, writing ‘RIP’ on Instagram
Baldock waves farewell to the followers forward of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane
A heartbroken Sheffield United paid tribute to their former participant as they introduced the information to their followers.
‘Sheffield United Soccer Membership is shocked and very saddened to study of the passing of former participant, George Baldock,’ they posted on X.
‘The defender left the membership in the summertime after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extraordinarily standard with supporters, workers 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 mates.’
Baldock’s spouse reportedly tried to contact him for a number of hours with no response, earlier than she received in contact with the proprietor of his villa in Glyfada, a suburb south of Athens.
After looking out the suburban property, they discovered Baldock within the communal pool and known as the emergency providers.
Former Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson known as Baldock a ‘Blades legend’ in his tribute to his previous team-mate
A heartbroken Sheffield United paid tribute to their former participant as they introduced the information to their followers
He was reportedly within the water for a number of hours earlier than he was discovered, in accordance with pictures seen by the response unit.
Northampton City, the place he performed 5 video games on mortgage, wrote on X: ‘We’re deeply saddened to study of the passing of former loanee George Baldock on the tragically younger age of 31.
‘Sending our sincerest condolences to George’s household and mates.’
Panathinaikos seems to have blacked out their brand on their social media in a delicate tribute.
And his boyhood membership, MK Dons, mentioned they have been ‘devastated’ to listen to the information, in an emotional submit as they mentioned he ‘will all the time be one in every of our personal’.
They mentioned: ‘We’re deeply devastated and saddened to study concerning the surprising information of former Academy graduate and MK Dons participant, George Baldock.
‘George began his profession at Stadium MK, the place he labored his method by means of the youth ranks and made his senior profession debut on the Membership earlier than reaching the heights of the Premier League in later years.
The 31-year-old made 12 appearances for Greece after qualifying to play for the nation by means of his grandmother
‘Everybody affiliated with MK Dons shares an incredible love for George, Sam and the Baldock household, and we want to share our sincerest condolences throughout these terrible occasions.
‘You’ll all the time be one in every of our personal, George.’
