The family of the former Premier League footballer who was found dead in a swimming pool this week has released a statement to confirm the cause of death.
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Ex-Sheffield United defender George Baldock was found at the bottom of a swimming pool of his seaside apartment in southern Athens, Greece, on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old joined Panathinaikos at the start of the season on a free transfer, ending a seven-year stint at the Blades.
A police investigation was immediately launched into the circumstances of Baldock's tragic passing, but they have since said no foul play has been detected "at least at this stage of the inquiry" in a statement, according to The Guardian.
His grieving family, meanwhile, confirmed the former Premier League player died by drowning.
"We can confirm that a postmortem examination has found that George tragically drowned whilst swimming in the pool at his home in Glyfada, Athens," the family's statement read.
A coroner who performed an initial examination of Baldock's body at the apartment found no signs of bruising or other injuries.
Baldock's family also wrote: "We are heartbroken with the sudden passing of our beloved George. George, you were the most special father, fiance, son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate and person. Your enthusiasm and infectious personality brought so much love to those that were fortunate enough to know you and those that adored you from the stands.
"We will forever cherish the special memories we have of you and you will continue to live on in your beautiful son. You were due to fly home today for us to celebrate his first birthday together, but instead we mourn your loss.
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"As a family it has been incredibly touching, but equally so very difficult to read the huge number of tributes written by those that knew George and from those whose life he touched. It was impossible not to love him. We ask that you please continue to respect our privacy at this devastating time as we begin to process our grief."
