Source: Daily_Mail
I wish I'd signed for Arsenal, says exiled Tottenham midfielder Taarabt
Adel Taarabt claims it was a massive mistake to join Tottenham and says he should have signed for north London rivals Arsenal instead. [LNB]In a damming interview with the Evening Standard, the on-loan Queens Park Rangers midfielder also went on to attack the quality of the Barclays Premier League, questioning the 'point' of teams such as Bolton, Stoke and Wolves. [LNB]Taarabt, 20, also stated his desire to leave England at the end of season, vowing never to return to White Hart Lane. [LNB] On loan: Taarabt has scored seven goals for Queens Park Rangers this season[LNB]But it will be Taarabt's remarks that he should have signed for Totenham's fiercest rivals which will infuriate their supporters. [LNB]The Moroccan midfielder moved to White Hart Lane after meeting with Damien Comolli, formerly Arsenal's chief European Scout, before becoming Spurs director of football. [LNB]Out of favour: Tarrabt is keen to leave Spurs [LNB] 'I was going to go to Arsenal and Comolli was there with Wenger,' said Taarabt. 'But he went to Tottenham so I went there. That was a big mistake for me. My friends in England - like Armand Traore and Abou Diaby at Arsenal - told me Tottenham were not the right fit for me. [LNB] 'The big mistake was to sign for Tottenham and not go to another club when I first came over.' [LNB]After impressing then manager Martin Jol while on loan, Taarabt moved to Spurs on a permanent deal in the summer of 2007. [LNB]But when Jol was given the boot the following October, the midfielder barely featured under Juande Ramos and was sent out on loan by Harry Redknapp. [LNB]'I don't want to go back to Tottenham,' Taarabt said. 'England is not for me, I think La Liga is the best League for me. [LNB] '[I don't like] how they play in England, I like to play football! I look at teams like Bolton, Stoke or Wolves and say: There is just no point for me'. I hate that style of football.[LNB] 'I have one more year on my contract this season and I hope that Tottenham make a deal in the summer. If not, I will go for free next summer. [LNB] 'I hope to be playing for one of the top four in Spain next season - Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla. I have contact with good teams and I know that they want me. Now I just have to hope they can agree a deal with Tottenham.' [LNB] Aston Villa set to renew interest in resurgent Robbie KeaneSpurs' Lennon gives club and country a boost by targeting Chelsea returnSpurs' Peter Crouch enjoys a flutter at Cheltenham as Titus Bramble and Lee Cattermole count their winningsTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
