United snap up Dutch defender

Manchester United have completed the signing of Dutch defender Alexander Buttner from Vitesse Arnhem, the club announced today.

Tue, 21 Aug, 2012 - 15:59

Manchester United have completed the signing of Dutch defender Alexander Buttner from Vitesse Arnhem, the club announced today.

The 23-year-old has agreed personal terms and joins on a five-year contract until 2017.

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