Rijkaard trashes Blues talk
Rijkaard trashes Blues talk
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Friday, 12, Oct 2007 08:34
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has rubbished claims he will team up with former assistant Henk ten Cate at Chelsea.
The Holland legend has been linked with the Blues after Ten Cate was this week unveiled as the new assistant coach at Stamford Bridge.
Under Rijkaard and Ten Cate, Barcelona won two La Liga titles and the Champions League.
Roman Abramovich reportedly swooped for Ten Cate to unlock the secrets of Barcelona's style of football.
But Rijkaard, 45, insists he is happy at the Catalan giants.
"I have nothing to do with Ten Cate signing for Chelsea," Rijkaard told Marca.
"I have nothing to do with this news.
"I am the coach of Barcelona and I am thinking about nothing else."
Avram Grant, who replaced Jose Mourinho last month, has yet to be offered a contract at Stamford Bridge.
Rijkaard, who has been at Barcelona since 2003, is reportedly high on the list of Abramovich for next season.
The Dutchman's contract at the Nou Camp expires in 2009 with club president Joan Laporta wanting Rijkaard to sign for an extra year.
Rijkaard has also been linked with former club AC Milan along with Holland coach Marco Van Basten.