Rijkaard exits Nou Camp
09/05/2008 8:59 AM
ideology that has led us to success," added Laporta, who said the decision to appoint the reserve team coach was a unanimous one by the board.
"He has the knowledge, the hopes, the self-confidence and esteem that the club needs."
Guardiola will officially be unveiled when Barca B finish their participation in the play-offs to Second Division B, Spanish football's third tier.
Looking back over the season, in which Barca reached the semi-finals of the Champions League before last week falling to Manchester United, Laporta admits they all have to shoulder their shame of the blame.
"I am also responsible. I'm sure we haven't made the right decisions. Decisions have been taken that just didn't work," he said.
"The players have not responded to the expectations that we all had, nor the coach. We had planned to have one of the best squads in the world."
Barca have two games left this season, at home to Real Mallorca this weekend and then away to Real Murcia.