Saturday, September 15, 2012

Soccer Star - Alexander Büttner, Dutch footballer

Alexander Büttner (born 11 February 1989) is a Dutch footballer who plays for Manchester United.

His first goal of the 2008–09 season was in a home game against FC Volendam, which Vitesse won 3–1.

On 7 May 2012, Büttner was named in the provisional list of 36 players for the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, one of nine uncapped players to be chosen by Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk as part of the preliminary squad.

On 6 July 2012, Vitesse agreed a fee with Southampton over the transfer of Büttner to the Premier League club, subject to a medical. The proposed move to Southampton was subsequently halted "due to an unspecified 'demand' from an unnamed third party"; this is believed to be a claim for a percentage of the transfer fee.

On 21 August 2012, Büttner signed a five-year contract with Manchester United. He was given the number 28 shirt. Büttner made his league debut on 15 September 2012, assisting the second and scoring the third goal, in a 4–0 home win against Wigan Athletic.







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