Patati joins AZ Alkmaar from the Netherlands, see how much Santos will earn | OneFootball

Ex-Santos, the forward Weslley Patati has a new home. The 21-year-old player left Maccabi Tel Aviv, from Israel, and was announced last Thursday by AZ Alkmaar, from Dutch football. The Peixe kept an eye on the player's transfer and will earn a fortune.

Patati signed a five-year contract with AZ Alkmaar and became the most expensive signing in the club's history, which shelled out 7 million euros (R$ 44.6 million) to hire him. Santos has 40% to receive from this transaction, in the surplus value regime (about 2.2 million euros / R$ 14 million).

“I am very happy with my transfer to AZ and I can't wait to join the team, play, and give my best. I know how to score goals and provide assists, and I am excited to do that here,” said the player in an interview with the Dutch club's official website.

The forward will wear the number 7 jersey at AZ Alkmaar and can also make his debut for the team, which returns to the field this Sunday at 11:45 AM (Brasília time), for the fourth round of the Dutch Championship.

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In Israel, Weslley Patati shone. During his only season at Maccabi Tel Aviv, he played 44 times, scored 14 goals, and also provided ten assists. The forward was instrumental in winning the Israeli Championship.

Now, the Brazilian arrives at AZ with the mission of helping the team find its way back to trophies. The team hasn't won a title since 2013, when they last won the Dutch Cup. Playing in all positions of the offensive sector, Weslley Patati is expected to be a starter for the club.

Leaving Santos

The Menino da Vila left Santos in September 2024. Maccabi Tel Aviv paid 1.3 million euros (R$ 8.1 million at the time), plus maintaining the 40% share of his economic rights, in the surplus value regime.

During his only season as a professional at Santos, Patati scored two goals and provided one assist in the 33 games he played. He was part of the 2024 Série B champion squad.

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