 Amid to the transfer speculation, Van der Wiel made his first appearance of the 2010–11 season in a 1–1 home draw against PAOK in a UEFA Champions League qualifier, where he set-up a Luis Suárez goal.The club was eventually through in the second leg after drawing PAOK 3–3, going through on the away goals rule on 4 August 2010.Van der Wiel started the 2010–11 season well when he scored in a 4–2 win over Vitesse on 14 August.