Man United Transfer News: Alexander Buttner Joins
Manchester United have completed the signing of Dutch left back Alexander Buttner on a five-year deal for a fee believed to be in the region of £3.9 million.
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Manchester United have completed the signing of Dutch left back Alexander Buttner on a five-year deal for a fee believed to be in the region of £3.9 million. The 23-year-old announced on Sunday that he was set to have a medical the next day ahead of his dream move to Old Trafford. After completing his medical, Alexander Buttner officially became a Manchester United player on Tuesday, leaving behind his former team, Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. Buttner being Manchester Uniteds fourth signing of the summer, spoke of his joy at completing the move: Joining Manchester United is one of the best days of my life. Its a team I have admired for many years now and I cant wait to join my teammates and play my part in helping the club be successful.Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also added his opinion on the young talent:
Alexander is one of the best young left backs in Europe and were delighted to sign him. Hes someone weve been watching for a while now. He gives us some really exciting options in that position.Buttner looks likely to be back up for Patrice Evra, in order to give the 31-year-old Frenchman more rest during the long campaign ahead. Manchester Uniteds spending is now just over £50 million having purchased Robin van Persie, Shinji Kagawa, Nick Powell and now Alexander Buttner source - The Sun