Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard refused to consider questions yesterday about Pep Guardiola succeeding him at the end of the season.

Instead, Rijkaard insisted his future would not be decided until the end of the season, "I have not thought about my future.

"I have always said that contracts, in general, must be respected, but both sides need to continue to be happy. When you have to make decisions, no matter in what sense, you should do so with respect and honesty, and decide what is best for the club."