Rijkaard shuns Chelsea link
28 Feb 2008 - 09:15:28
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- Rijkaard shuns Chelsea link
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has no plans to exit the Camp Nou and head to Chelsea, according to his brother Herman.
Renewed press speculation has suggested that the Dutchman was being lined up to take over at Stamford Bridge next summer, if the club chose to replace Avram Grant.
However, Herman Rijkaard says his sibling is more than happy to see out the final year of his contract with Barca.
He told The Independent: "Frank is having a very good time at Barcelona. This is his fifth year and it is going well at the moment.
"The team is growing and if they can keep growing they will win the championship.
"He has one season left after this one and he has decided to fulfil his contract period with Barcelona. All the fuss is happening where you are in England.
"Maybe they (Chelsea) would like to have him because he is a good trainer and a decent guy, but it is not an option at the moment.
"He has still one year left and he's not the kind of guy who signs a deal and then doesn't fulfil it.
"We are happy at the moment. Barcelona is a big club with big players and it's a beautiful city. He and his family are very happy there."