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Wolverhampton Wolves have confirmed the signing of former star Jesper B Monberg.

Former know as Jensen, Wolves have moved to bring back the Dane as a replacement for injured German Christian Hefenbrock.

Monberg quit British racing in the winter after last spending time with Ipswich but he has now agreed a return to the club he started his career with in England.

"I was happy to miss out but it's made me realise how much you miss regular racing," he said.

"I had several conversations with Wolverhampton in July and now I feel ready to come back, not just to British racing but to Wolves in particular.

"I had some great times with them - winning the league in 2002 was brilliant - and I'm looking forward to coming back.

"I hope I can do well for them and help them pull clear of the foot of the table."

Pleased

Club owner Chris Van Straaten added: "Kenneth Hansen is good friends with Jesper. The move allows young Nicolai Klindt to stay at reserve, whilst Niels Kristian Iversen also knows Jesper well.

"We brought Jesper over as a youngster in 1997 and his career has turned full circle now he's back with us.

"We're confident he can do a good job and he should prove an improvement on Christian, which is what the move is about.

"He's riding well, he's through to the Grand Prix Challenge and at 30 years of age he's in his prime.

"I'm sure he can improve the team, starting against Swindon on Monday."