(writes through with Taarabt joining Benfica)
LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - Morocco's controversial midfielder Adel Taarabt has joined Benfica on a five-year deal after his Queen's Park Rangers contract was terminated by mutual consent.
"I don't think it's necessary to explain why I chose Benfica. It's a great club that have produced great players over the years and they were champions last season," he told Benfica TV.
"When my manager told me of Benfica, I said I was ready to change because this is a great opportunity for me", the 26-year-old Taarabt was quoted as saying on the club's official website (www.