Police are investigating whether Baldock was with anyone else at the time of his death.

Although for the first time the cause of death of the football player has been determined Panathinaikos George Baldock It is drowning, the police are thoroughly investigating what happened. The 31-year-old winger was found dead in the pool of his home in Athens on Wednesday.

The family released a moving statement saying: “Our hearts are broken by the sudden passing of our beloved George. You are the father, lover, son, brother, uncle, friend, colleague and most special person. Your enthusiasm and infectious personality brought so much love to those lucky enough to know you and to those who adored you from the stands.” “Our special memories of you will always be cherished and will live on in your beautiful son. You were scheduled to fly home today so we could celebrate his first birthday together, but instead we mourn your loss.“.

Inquiries into Baldock’s shocking death have revealed that the former Sheffield United player died in a swimming pool. A large amount of water was found in his lungs, leading police to believe he had drowned. Initial autopsy results confirmed that the probable cause of death was drowning. Forensic scientists who performed his autopsy at Athens University Hospital said he had been dead for five hours before he was discovered.

Police said it will be “weeks, if not months” before full autopsy and toxicology results are released. A half-empty bottle of vodka and two glasses were found by the pool, so police are investigating whether anyone else was with Baldock at the time.

According to Greek media, Baldock’s girlfriend, who lives in England, was trying to contact the footballer and when she saw that he was not answering, she began to worry. After failing to find him, he notified the owner of the house in Glyfada to check the property.