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Freddie Keighley

Graham Potter announces Chelsea's new penalty taker after Jorginho transfer to Arsenal

Graham Potter has confirmed Kai Havertz as Chelsea's first-choice penalty taker following Jorginho's move to Arsenal in January.

Jorginho, 31, joined the Gunners in a £12million deal after four-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge, during which a whopping 93 per cent of his goals came from the spot. The Italian converted 27 of the 31 penalties he took for Chelsea across all competitions and became renowned for his hop-and-shoot method.

He is yet to take a penalty for Arsenal, where Bukayo Saka is the first-choice taker, while his departure left Potter needing a new go-to man from 12 yards. The Blues boss settled on £72million forward Havertz ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 second leg against Borussia Dortmund, which could be decided by penalties.

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