United confirm Buttner deal Five-year contract for 'one of the best young left-backs in Europe'

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Alexander Buttner from Vitesse Arnhem.

The Dutch defender completed his medical on Tuesday and agreed a five-year contract at Old Trafford until 2017.
His new manager Sir Alex Ferguson promptly declared that the 23-year-old is one of the best in the business.
Ferguson told the club's official website: "Alexander is one of the best young left-backs in Europe and we're delighted to sign him.