Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31, writes BBC.

The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens. Initial coroner’s findings suggest he drowned and police say they have ruled out any criminal activity. His body was found at 22:30 local time (20:30 BST) on Wednesday.

Police attempted to resuscitate Baldock at the scene but he could not be revived and medical emergency units confirmed his death, Reuters news agency reported, citing a police official. Baldock had joined Greek side Panathinaikos in the summer after seven years at the Blades.

“We can confirm that George has sadly passed away”, a family statement said. “As a family we are in shock at this terrible loss”.

Panathinaikos said in a statement: “We are shocked, we are shocked by the loss of our George. The family of Panathinaikos mourns his untimely death. We stand with the family and loved ones of George Baldock”.