Frank Rijkaard has dismissed speculation that he could leave Barcelona to team up with his former assistant Henk ten Cate at Chelsea.

The Dutchman was linked with a move to the Blues after his compatriot joined the coaching staff at Stamford Bridge this week, but he has refuted all the rumours.

Following the exit of Jose Mourinho, rumours have continued to circulate as to who his long-term successor will be and Rijkaard's name has been claimed to be on the top of the list.

Avram Grant is currently in charge, but it is claimed he will leave the post once the Blues identify a world class coach to take over.

The style of play that Rijkaard has produced at Barca is what Roman Abramovich is said to want at Chelsea and he has brought in Ten Cate to unlock some of the secrets.

One certainty though is that Rijkaard will not be leaving the Catalan giants any time soon.

"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."

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