Reports in the British and Spanish press on Thursday suggested the former AC Milan star was wanted by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to replace under-fire Avram Grant and lead a new revolution at the club.

Grant's future at the club has been in doubt after Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham in the Carling Cup final, while speculation over Frank Rijkaard's Barca future has been rife for some time.

In October, there were reports the Dutchman would follow his former assistant at Barca, Henk Ten Cate, to the Blues.

However, a recent upturn in form at Barcelona has led to his agent making it clear his brother is not interested in quitting his contract, which expires at the end of next season, early.

He told the Independent: "Frank Rijkaard will not sign for Chelsea.

"Things are going well for him at the moment at Barcelona. It's his fifth year at the club and everything's going well at the minute.

"The team is growing and if things continue like this they could win the league.

"Frank has decided to see out his contract."

On Wednesday Barcelona president Joan Laporta told a press conference in Spain he had spoken to Frank Rijkaard about his future plans and was confident the coach will stay in Spain.

"I asked Frank if he still had the same motivation and passion as before and he told me 'more so'," said Laporta.

When asked how long he would like to see Frank Rijkaard stay at the helm, Laporta replied: "As long as he wants to."