Taarabt explained that he was drawn to Arsenal's French influence and manager Arsene Wenger at the time. However, he ultimately chose to join Tottenham, where he faced stiff competition from established players like Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov.

Taarabt's decision to join Tottenham was influenced by his former QPR manager Neil Warnock, who had also joined the club. Warnock jokingly recalled the challenges of working with Taarabt during his time at Tottenham, but praised his skills and the impact he had on the team.

Taarabt's comments offer a glimpse into his career and the choices he made as a young player. His decision to join Tottenham has had a lasting impact, with fans and fellow players alike still talking about his time at the club.