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Wesley Pataci Shines in Preseason After Struggling at AZ Alkmaar

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First reported by N12 · Jul 26, 2026

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Wesley Pataci, sold by Maccabi Tel Aviv to AZ Alkmaar for 7.3 million euros, is impressing in preseason after a difficult first season. He scored four goals in preparation matches and is expected to play a key role in the upcoming Dutch Super Cup. Maccabi Tel Aviv stands to gain further from future transfers due to a sell-on clause.

01Wesley Pataci scored four preseason goals for AZ Alkmaar after a tough debut season.
02Maccabi Tel Aviv sold Pataci for 7.3 million euros, receiving about 5 million euros.
03Pataci impressed in a 3-2 win over Olympiacos, scoring and winning a penalty.
04Dutch media suggest Pataci should start the season as AZ Alkmaar's number 10.
05AZ Alkmaar faces PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Super Cup on Sunday.
06Maccabi Tel Aviv holds a sell-on clause for future transfer fees of Pataci.

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