 After missing the Johan Cruyff Shield, Van der Wiel scored in the opening match of the Eredivisie season, a 2–2 draw with AZ.After a 5–0 win over NAC Breda on 25 August 2012, in what was his last appearance for Ajax, Van der Wiel hinted at his departure from the club.His departure became imminent after Ajax agreed to sell Van der Wiel to French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.