Baldock ‘most likely’ died after drowning, Greek authorities believe

Initial police inquiry finds no suggestion of foul play after Panathinaikos defender was found at bottom of his pool

TRAGIC LOSS: Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock who has died at the age of 31. Pic: Nigel French/PA Wire

The former Premier League footballer George Baldock “most likely” died after drowning in the pool of his seaside apartment in southern Athens, Greek authorities believe.

Police investigating the circumstances of the former Sheffield United and Greece defender’s death said there was no suggestion of foul play “at least at this stage of the inquiry”.