GEORGE BALDOCK’S heartbreaking summer farewell message to Sheffield United fans has re-emerged after the star’s tragic death on Wednesday. Baldock, 31, was found dead in a swimming pool at his home in Greece after joining Panathinaikos over the summer. 2 George Baldock's farewell message to Sheffield United has re-emerged Credit: Rex 2 The defender was found dead in a swimming pool in Greece Police are now investigating the cause of Baldock’s death after his wife, who lives in England, alerted his landlord while struggling to contact him.
Baldock’s passing has come as a huge shock to the world of football, especially for former side Sheffield United. He spent seven seasons playing for the Blades between 2017 and 2024, scoring six times in 219 games, And in that time Baldock helped United get promoted to the Premier League on two separate occasions. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TOP BOY, GEORGE Dominating Mbappe, Prem Iron Man, promotion hero - Baldock was a true great 'Our George' Harry Maguire and Sheff Utd lead tributes to Baldock after shock death aged 31 Indeed, the defender had only recently departed Bramall Lane for his new adventure in Greece.
And Baldock’s farewell message to fans has now re-emerged in the wake of his tragic death. After agreeing a free transfer to Panathinaikos in May, Baldock said on the Blades’ X account: “To all you Sheffield United fans, it’s a huge thank-you from me. “You’ve been absolutely amazing.
Your support has been so much more.