The former Celtic manager died of dementia at the age of 75.
On Tuesday, his former club said they had lost an icon and child of the club.
The Dutchman helped Celtic win a league and cup double in 1997-98, preventing Rangers from winning 10 top-flight titles in a row.
Sending our deepest condolences to Wim's family, friends and everyone at Celtic FC.
Rest in peace, Wim.
— Scottish FA (@ScottishFA) January 25, 2022
He will be remembered as the manager who signed the player.
He had been living with dementia before his 75th birthday.
After a spell in Japan, Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou arrived at the club and paid his own tribute on Sky Sports: "Like all of us you pass through these places and you want to make sure you leave your mark and in the 12 months he was here he was here."
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It would have been more difficult for people to research him back then, since he didn't have a website.
It was a brave move by him. We try to make an impact and leave a mark. He left the place a little bit better than what we had.
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who worked under Jansen at Feyenoord, said he was sad to hear that he had left. I have known the family for a long time and I was an assistant when I was a player.
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He was the first coach I had that allowed me to train with older players than I was.
He helped me in my development as a player when he saw my potential at a young age. I have good memories of him.
He was an important player for the Dutch team, which won the European Cup in 1970, one of the biggest achievements of the club. It is sad to hear the news today.
Ahead of the game against Hearts, the players would wear black armbands in memory of the former manager.
⚫️ 🟢 The Celtic players will wear black armbands in tribute to Wim tomorrow night (Wednesday) against @JamTarts at Tynecastle, and Celtic Park will pay its own tribute to the club's former manager on Saturday at the @dundeeunitedfc game.#YNWA 🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) January 25, 2022
Everyone at Celtic Park was sad to hear of the passing of former manager Wim Jansen this morning at the age of 75.
The manager who stopped the 10 in 1997/98 will always be remembered as the one who lifted the championship on the day of May 9, 1998 when two goals fromHenrik Larsson and Harald Brattbakk defeated St Johnstone.
The Dutch player, who had played against Celtic in the European Cup final, had also led the Hoops to the League Cup title.
Also forever remembered as the man who delivered Henrik Larsson to the club, it should also be remembered that Wim rebuilt the team that term with other signings such as the aforementioned Brattbakk, Paul Lambert, Marc Rieper, Craig Burley and Jonathan Gould among others.
All at Celtic Park offer their most sincere thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Wim Jansen at this sad time.
One of the greatest football players who has ever played for the club has died. He passed away Tuesday at the age of 75.
In his biography, "Mastermind", which was published in October last year, it became clear that he was suffering from dementia. Although the sadness dominates, the family is relieved that he has been spared a long agony.
Rangers Football Club are today saddened to hear of the passing of former Celtic manager, Wim Jansen.
Everyone at Rangers sends their condolences to the family and friends of Wim Jansen.
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 25, 2022
The family informed the club that they were happy that their Wim was able to keep control until the last moment.
An icon and child of the club has left. He was a member of the first team for 15 years and won many prizes.
After his playing career, Jansen remained loyal to the club and was an advisor, assistant and head coach.
I left a few times, but always came back. He said in his biography that it could be called a blood tie.
In his time as a player, he was a part of some of the most successful teams ever. Four league titles, the European Cup, UEFA Cup, League Cup and Intercontinental Cup were won by theMidfielder.
He took on a role as a youth coach after leading the club to success, including a cup win in 1991. I have been a member of the club for over 60 years. This club has been the center of my life. As a youth player, then as a football player, then as a trainer, then as a technical director, and now at the youth academy. My life is eyenoord.
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