New England Revolution isn’t wasting any time putting together a contending team for the 2020 MLS campaign. The team announced on Friday that they have signed former Manchester United defender Alexander Buttner using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).
According to Revolution’s official statement, Buttner will join the team after receiving his visa. He will occupy an international roster spot.
“Alexander brings experience at the game’s most competitive levels, and his skill and pedigree will make him an important asset for the club on and off the field,” said New England’s sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena in a statement.
Buttner, who mostly plays as a left-back, initially worked out for New England in September. He was a free agent since July when his contract with SBV Vitesse ended.
Alexander Buttner started his career with Vitesse, where he played 107 games between 2008 and 2012. Buttner then joined Man Utd in a high profile transfer but failed to play a prominent role with Premier League giants. He also had stints with Dynamo Moscow and Anderlecht among other teams.
