Manchester United confirm Alexander Buttner's switch to Dinamo Moscow

• Manchester United confirm Alexander Buttner's switch to Dinamo Moscow
  
• Left back takes passing swipe at United after sealing move to Russia
• Buttner only made 28 appearances for United since joining in 2012
• Dutchman posted message of thanks to United and their fans on Instagram
  
• United have signed Southampton defender Luke Shaw
  

By ADAM CRAFTON FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 11:18 EST, 28 June 2014 | Updated: 12:03 EST, 28 June 2014

Alex Buttner will complete a move from Manchester United to Dinamo Moscow in the next 24 hours after the two clubs agreed a deal to take the Dutch left-back to Russia.

Sportsmail understands that United have managed to secure an initial fee in the region of £4 million for the defender signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2012.

The deal could rise to £5.6 million based on add-ons and if certain clauses are met.

On the move: Alex Buttner is all set to join Russian club Dinamo Moscow from Manchester United

Saying goodbye: Buttner took to Instagram to post this picture with a message of thanks to United supporters

Buttner was deemed surplus to requirements by Louis van Gaal after Manchester United secured the signing of Luke Shaw from Southampton this week.

Manchester United confirmed the switch via the club's Twitter account on Saturday afternoon.

Dinamo posted a statement on their official website on Tuesday which said Buttner's contract was 'agreed upon' and that only 'technical details' were left to negotiate. They also posted pictures of the left-back in their training kit.

The 25-year-old Dutchman, who posed with fellow new boy Stanislav Manolev, said: 'I want to play in the Champions League, win trophies.

'Dinamo are a very strong team and I am confident that we will fight for first place this season.'

Buttner then took to Instagram to thank United fans for support during his time at the club. He said: 'Thanks for everything! Had a amazing 2 years at this beautyful club Manchester united! Thanks to all my fans for supporting me!!'

Buttner made a total of only 28 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals, having joined United from Vitesse Arnhem in the summer of 2012.

Arrival: Alexander Buttner (right) pictured with Stanislav Moanolev in Dinamo Moscow's training kit

Done deal: Manchester United confirmed the deal had been finalised via the club's Twitter page